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
055376
RGB
5, 83, 118
HSL
199, 92%, 24%
HSB
199, 96%, 46%
CMYK
96, 30, 0, 54
LAB
33, -11, -26
LCH
33, 29, 247
OKLCH
0.42, 0.09, 236
XYZ
6, 8, 18
LUV
33, -21, -34
HWB
199, 2%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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