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
004CA6
RGB
0, 76, 166
HSL
213, 100%, 33%
HSB
213, 100%, 65%
CMYK
100, 54, 0, 35
LAB
33, 9, -55
LCH
33, 56, 280
OKLCH
0.43, 0.16, 258
XYZ
9, 8, 37
LUV
33, -17, -73
HWB
213, 0%, 35%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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