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
004060
RGB
0, 64, 96
HSL
200, 100%, 19%
HSB
200, 100%, 38%
CMYK
100, 33, 0, 62
LAB
25, -8, -25
LCH
25, 26, 251
OKLCH
0.35, 0.08, 239
XYZ
4, 5, 12
LUV
25, -16, -29
HWB
200, 0%, 62%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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