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
003176
RGB
0, 49, 118
HSL
215, 100%, 23%
HSB
215, 100%, 46%
CMYK
100, 58, 0, 54
LAB
21, 9, -45
LCH
21, 45, 282
OKLCH
0.33, 0.13, 259
XYZ
4, 4, 18
LUV
21, -11, -50
HWB
215, 0%, 54%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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