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
102741
RGB
16, 39, 65
HSL
212, 60%, 16%
HSB
212, 75%, 25%
CMYK
75, 40, 0, 75
LAB
15, -1, -20
LCH
15, 20, 266
OKLCH
0.27, 0.06, 253
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
15, -7, -18
HWB
212, 6%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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