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
004684
RGB
0, 70, 132
HSL
208, 100%, 26%
HSB
208, 100%, 52%
CMYK
100, 47, 0, 48
LAB
29, 1, -41
LCH
29, 41, 271
OKLCH
0.39, 0.12, 253
XYZ
6, 6, 23
LUV
29, -16, -52
HWB
208, 0%, 48%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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