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
055162
RGB
5, 81, 98
HSL
191, 90%, 20%
HSB
191, 95%, 38%
CMYK
95, 17, 0, 62
LAB
31, -17, -16
LCH
31, 23, 224
OKLCH
0.40, 0.07, 219
XYZ
5, 7, 13
LUV
31, -22, -19
HWB
191, 2%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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