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
041A2A
RGB
4, 26, 42
HSL
205, 83%, 9%
HSB
205, 90%, 16%
CMYK
90, 38, 0, 84
LAB
8, -4, -14
LCH
8, 14, 255
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 243
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -5, -9
HWB
205, 2%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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