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
003853
RGB
0, 56, 83
HSL
200, 100%, 16%
HSB
200, 100%, 33%
CMYK
100, 33, 0, 67
LAB
21, -8, -21
LCH
21, 23, 249
OKLCH
0.32, 0.07, 237
XYZ
3, 3, 9
LUV
21, -14, -23
HWB
200, 0%, 67%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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