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
0D2233
RGB
13, 34, 51
HSL
207, 59%, 13%
HSB
207, 75%, 20%
CMYK
75, 33, 0, 80
LAB
12, -4, -14
LCH
12, 14, 255
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 245
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
12, -6, -12
HWB
207, 5%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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