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
0A2139
RGB
10, 33, 57
HSL
211, 70%, 13%
HSB
211, 82%, 22%
CMYK
82, 42, 0, 78
LAB
12, -2, -19
LCH
12, 19, 265
OKLCH
0.24, 0.05, 252
XYZ
1, 1, 4
LUV
12, -6, -16
HWB
211, 4%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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