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
142A3E
RGB
20, 42, 62
HSL
209, 51%, 16%
HSB
209, 68%, 24%
CMYK
68, 32, 0, 76
LAB
16, -3, -16
LCH
16, 16, 258
OKLCH
0.28, 0.05, 248
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
16, -7, -15
HWB
209, 8%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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