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
042D32
RGB
4, 45, 50
HSL
187, 85%, 11%
HSB
187, 92%, 20%
CMYK
92, 10, 0, 80
LAB
16, -13, -7
LCH
16, 15, 211
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 207
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -11, -6
HWB
187, 2%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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