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
152D42
RGB
21, 45, 66
HSL
208, 52%, 17%
HSB
208, 68%, 26%
CMYK
68, 32, 0, 74
LAB
17, -4, -16
LCH
17, 17, 257
OKLCH
0.29, 0.05, 247
XYZ
2, 2, 6
LUV
17, -8, -16
HWB
208, 8%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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