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
05152B
RGB
5, 21, 43
HSL
215, 79%, 9%
HSB
215, 88%, 17%
CMYK
88, 51, 0, 83
LAB
6, 0, -17
LCH
6, 17, 271
OKLCH
0.20, 0.05, 256
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
6, -3, -10
HWB
215, 2%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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