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
02203A
RGB
2, 32, 58
HSL
208, 93%, 12%
HSB
208, 97%, 23%
CMYK
97, 45, 0, 77
LAB
11, -2, -20
LCH
11, 20, 264
OKLCH
0.24, 0.06, 248
XYZ
1, 1, 4
LUV
11, -7, -17
HWB
208, 1%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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