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
003F87
RGB
0, 63, 135
HSL
212, 100%, 26%
HSB
212, 100%, 53%
CMYK
100, 53, 0, 47
LAB
27, 6, -46
LCH
27, 47, 278
OKLCH
0.38, 0.13, 257
XYZ
6, 5, 24
LUV
27, -14, -57
HWB
212, 0%, 47%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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