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
00436E
RGB
0, 67, 110
HSL
203, 100%, 22%
HSB
203, 100%, 43%
CMYK
100, 39, 0, 57
LAB
27, -5, -31
LCH
27, 31, 260
OKLCH
0.37, 0.09, 246
XYZ
5, 5, 15
LUV
27, -17, -37
HWB
203, 0%, 57%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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