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
003B5C
RGB
0, 59, 92
HSL
202, 100%, 18%
HSB
202, 100%, 36%
CMYK
100, 36, 0, 64
LAB
23, -7, -25
LCH
23, 26, 255
OKLCH
0.34, 0.08, 241
XYZ
3, 4, 11
LUV
23, -15, -28
HWB
202, 0%, 64%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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