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
003782
RGB
0, 55, 130
HSL
215, 100%, 25%
HSB
215, 100%, 51%
CMYK
100, 58, 0, 49
LAB
24, 10, -48
LCH
24, 49, 282
OKLCH
0.36, 0.14, 259
XYZ
5, 4, 22
LUV
24, -12, -56
HWB
215, 0%, 49%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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