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
112133
RGB
17, 33, 51
HSL
212, 50%, 13%
HSB
212, 67%, 20%
CMYK
67, 35, 0, 80
LAB
12, -2, -14
LCH
12, 14, 263
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 252
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
12, -5, -12
HWB
212, 7%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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