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
00255B
RGB
0, 37, 91
HSL
216, 100%, 18%
HSB
216, 100%, 36%
CMYK
100, 59, 0, 64
LAB
15, 7, -37
LCH
15, 37, 281
OKLCH
0.28, 0.11, 258
XYZ
3, 2, 10
LUV
15, -8, -35
HWB
216, 0%, 64%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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