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
052A42
RGB
5, 42, 66
HSL
204, 86%, 14%
HSB
204, 92%, 26%
CMYK
92, 36, 0, 74
LAB
16, -5, -19
LCH
16, 20, 255
OKLCH
0.27, 0.06, 243
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
16, -9, -18
HWB
204, 2%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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