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
057181
RGB
5, 113, 129
HSL
188, 93%, 26%
HSB
188, 96%, 51%
CMYK
96, 12, 0, 49
LAB
43, -23, -17
LCH
43, 29, 216
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 212
XYZ
10, 13, 23
LUV
43, -31, -20
HWB
188, 2%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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