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
002B62
RGB
0, 43, 98
HSL
214, 100%, 19%
HSB
214, 100%, 38%
CMYK
100, 56, 0, 62
LAB
18, 6, -37
LCH
18, 38, 279
OKLCH
0.30, 0.11, 257
XYZ
3, 3, 12
LUV
18, -9, -39
HWB
214, 0%, 62%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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