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
052541
RGB
5, 37, 65
HSL
208, 86%, 14%
HSB
208, 92%, 25%
CMYK
92, 43, 0, 75
LAB
14, -2, -21
LCH
14, 22, 264
OKLCH
0.26, 0.06, 249
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
14, -8, -19
HWB
208, 2%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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