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
033142
RGB
3, 49, 66
HSL
196, 91%, 14%
HSB
196, 95%, 26%
CMYK
95, 26, 0, 74
LAB
18, -10, -15
LCH
18, 18, 237
OKLCH
0.29, 0.06, 229
XYZ
2, 3, 6
LUV
18, -12, -15
HWB
196, 1%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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