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
057DAF
RGB
5, 125, 175
HSL
198, 94%, 35%
HSB
198, 97%, 69%
CMYK
97, 29, 0, 31
LAB
49, -15, -35
LCH
49, 38, 246
OKLCH
0.56, 0.12, 236
XYZ
15, 18, 43
LUV
49, -32, -50
HWB
198, 2%, 31%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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