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
003D96
RGB
0, 61, 150
HSL
216, 100%, 29%
HSB
216, 100%, 59%
CMYK
100, 59, 0, 41
LAB
27, 13, -55
LCH
27, 56, 284
OKLCH
0.39, 0.16, 260
XYZ
7, 6, 30
LUV
27, -13, -67
HWB
216, 0%, 41%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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