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
05283C
RGB
5, 40, 60
HSL
202, 85%, 13%
HSB
202, 92%, 24%
CMYK
92, 33, 0, 76
LAB
15, -6, -17
LCH
15, 18, 250
OKLCH
0.26, 0.05, 239
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
15, -9, -15
HWB
202, 2%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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