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
052D36
RGB
5, 45, 54
HSL
191, 83%, 12%
HSB
191, 91%, 21%
CMYK
91, 17, 0, 79
LAB
16, -11, -10
LCH
16, 15, 222
OKLCH
0.28, 0.05, 217
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -11, -9
HWB
191, 2%, 79%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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