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
0569AC
RGB
5, 105, 172
HSL
204, 94%, 35%
HSB
204, 97%, 67%
CMYK
97, 39, 0, 33
LAB
42, -6, -44
LCH
42, 44, 263
OKLCH
0.51, 0.13, 247
XYZ
13, 13, 41
LUV
42, -26, -62
HWB
204, 2%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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