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
0F2A55
RGB
15, 42, 85
HSL
217, 70%, 20%
HSB
217, 82%, 33%
CMYK
82, 51, 0, 67
LAB
17, 3, -30
LCH
17, 30, 277
OKLCH
0.29, 0.08, 259
XYZ
3, 2, 9
LUV
17, -8, -30
HWB
217, 6%, 67%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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