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
002963
RGB
0, 41, 99
HSL
215, 100%, 19%
HSB
215, 100%, 39%
CMYK
100, 59, 0, 61
LAB
17, 8, -39
LCH
17, 39, 281
OKLCH
0.30, 0.11, 258
XYZ
3, 2, 12
LUV
17, -9, -40
HWB
215, 0%, 61%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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