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
0B2645
RGB
11, 38, 69
HSL
212, 72%, 16%
HSB
212, 84%, 27%
CMYK
84, 45, 0, 73
LAB
15, 0, -23
LCH
15, 23, 269
OKLCH
0.27, 0.07, 254
XYZ
2, 2, 6
LUV
15, -7, -21
HWB
212, 4%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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