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
00407C
RGB
0, 64, 124
HSL
209, 100%, 24%
HSB
209, 100%, 49%
CMYK
100, 48, 0, 51
LAB
26, 2, -40
LCH
26, 40, 273
OKLCH
0.37, 0.12, 254
XYZ
5, 5, 20
LUV
26, -15, -49
HWB
209, 0%, 51%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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