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
05647E
RGB
5, 100, 126
HSL
193, 92%, 26%
HSB
193, 96%, 49%
CMYK
96, 21, 0, 51
LAB
39, -18, -22
LCH
39, 28, 231
OKLCH
0.47, 0.09, 224
XYZ
8, 11, 21
LUV
39, -27, -28
HWB
193, 2%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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