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
02455C
RGB
2, 69, 92
HSL
195, 96%, 18%
HSB
195, 98%, 36%
CMYK
98, 25, 0, 64
LAB
27, -12, -19
LCH
27, 23, 237
OKLCH
0.37, 0.07, 229
XYZ
4, 5, 11
LUV
27, -18, -22
HWB
195, 1%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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