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
00487E
RGB
0, 72, 126
HSL
206, 100%, 25%
HSB
206, 100%, 49%
CMYK
100, 43, 0, 51
LAB
29, -3, -37
LCH
29, 37, 266
OKLCH
0.39, 0.11, 249
XYZ
6, 6, 21
LUV
29, -17, -47
HWB
206, 0%, 51%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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