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
122136
RGB
18, 33, 54
HSL
215, 50%, 14%
HSB
215, 67%, 21%
CMYK
67, 39, 0, 79
LAB
12, -1, -16
LCH
12, 16, 268
OKLCH
0.25, 0.05, 257
XYZ
1, 1, 4
LUV
12, -5, -14
HWB
215, 7%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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