Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
021C29
RGB
2, 28, 41
HSL
200, 91%, 8%
HSB
200, 95%, 16%
CMYK
95, 32, 0, 84
LAB
9, -6, -12
LCH
9, 13, 243
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 233
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -6, -8
HWB
200, 1%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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