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
023952
RGB
2, 57, 82
HSL
199, 95%, 16%
HSB
199, 98%, 32%
CMYK
98, 30, 0, 68
LAB
22, -9, -20
LCH
22, 22, 246
OKLCH
0.33, 0.07, 235
XYZ
3, 4, 9
LUV
22, -14, -22
HWB
199, 1%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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