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
003E66
RGB
0, 62, 102
HSL
204, 100%, 20%
HSB
204, 100%, 40%
CMYK
100, 39, 0, 60
LAB
25, -5, -29
LCH
25, 29, 260
OKLCH
0.35, 0.09, 245
XYZ
4, 4, 13
LUV
25, -15, -34
HWB
204, 0%, 60%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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