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
033A45
RGB
3, 58, 69
HSL
190, 92%, 14%
HSB
190, 96%, 27%
CMYK
96, 16, 0, 73
LAB
22, -14, -12
LCH
22, 18, 221
OKLCH
0.32, 0.06, 216
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
22, -15, -12
HWB
190, 1%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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