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
051225
RGB
5, 18, 37
HSL
216, 76%, 8%
HSB
216, 86%, 15%
CMYK
86, 51, 0, 85
LAB
5, 0, -15
LCH
5, 15, 271
OKLCH
0.18, 0.04, 257
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
5, -2, -8
HWB
216, 2%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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