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
13293A
RGB
19, 41, 58
HSL
206, 51%, 15%
HSB
206, 67%, 23%
CMYK
67, 29, 0, 77
LAB
15, -4, -14
LCH
15, 14, 253
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 244
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
15, -7, -13
HWB
206, 7%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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