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
042D43
RGB
4, 45, 67
HSL
201, 89%, 14%
HSB
201, 94%, 26%
CMYK
94, 33, 0, 74
LAB
17, -7, -18
LCH
17, 19, 249
OKLCH
0.28, 0.06, 238
XYZ
2, 2, 6
LUV
17, -11, -18
HWB
201, 2%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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