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
003463
RGB
0, 52, 99
HSL
208, 100%, 19%
HSB
208, 100%, 39%
CMYK
100, 47, 0, 61
LAB
21, 0, -33
LCH
21, 33, 270
OKLCH
0.32, 0.10, 252
XYZ
3, 3, 12
LUV
21, -12, -37
HWB
208, 0%, 61%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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