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
0B5972
RGB
11, 89, 114
HSL
195, 82%, 25%
HSB
195, 90%, 45%
CMYK
90, 22, 0, 55
LAB
35, -15, -21
LCH
35, 26, 234
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 226
XYZ
7, 8, 17
LUV
35, -23, -26
HWB
195, 4%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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