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
0563A5
RGB
5, 99, 165
HSL
205, 94%, 33%
HSB
205, 97%, 65%
CMYK
97, 40, 0, 35
LAB
40, -5, -43
LCH
40, 43, 264
OKLCH
0.49, 0.13, 248
XYZ
11, 12, 37
LUV
40, -24, -60
HWB
205, 2%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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