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
05285E
RGB
5, 40, 94
HSL
216, 90%, 19%
HSB
216, 95%, 37%
CMYK
95, 57, 0, 63
LAB
17, 7, -36
LCH
17, 37, 281
OKLCH
0.29, 0.10, 259
XYZ
3, 2, 11
LUV
17, -8, -37
HWB
216, 2%, 63%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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