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
004AAB
RGB
0, 74, 171
HSL
214, 100%, 34%
HSB
214, 100%, 67%
CMYK
100, 57, 0, 33
LAB
33, 13, -58
LCH
33, 60, 282
OKLCH
0.43, 0.17, 259
XYZ
10, 8, 40
LUV
33, -16, -77
HWB
214, 0%, 33%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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