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
192D41
RGB
25, 45, 65
HSL
210, 44%, 18%
HSB
210, 62%, 25%
CMYK
62, 31, 0, 75
LAB
18, -3, -15
LCH
18, 16, 259
OKLCH
0.29, 0.05, 250
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
18, -7, -15
HWB
210, 10%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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