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
052A34
RGB
5, 42, 52
HSL
193, 82%, 11%
HSB
193, 90%, 20%
CMYK
90, 19, 0, 80
LAB
15, -10, -10
LCH
15, 14, 226
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 220
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
15, -10, -9
HWB
193, 2%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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