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
05385A
RGB
5, 56, 90
HSL
204, 89%, 19%
HSB
204, 94%, 35%
CMYK
94, 38, 0, 65
LAB
22, -5, -25
LCH
22, 26, 258
OKLCH
0.33, 0.08, 245
XYZ
3, 4, 10
LUV
22, -13, -28
HWB
204, 2%, 65%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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