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
192B41
RGB
25, 43, 65
HSL
213, 44%, 18%
HSB
213, 62%, 25%
CMYK
62, 34, 0, 75
LAB
17, -2, -16
LCH
17, 17, 264
OKLCH
0.28, 0.05, 254
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
17, -7, -16
HWB
213, 10%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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