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
004288
RGB
0, 66, 136
HSL
211, 100%, 27%
HSB
211, 100%, 53%
CMYK
100, 51, 0, 47
LAB
28, 5, -45
LCH
28, 45, 276
OKLCH
0.39, 0.13, 256
XYZ
6, 6, 24
LUV
28, -15, -57
HWB
211, 0%, 47%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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