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
004CB5
RGB
0, 76, 181
HSL
215, 100%, 35%
HSB
215, 100%, 71%
CMYK
100, 58, 0, 29
LAB
34, 15, -62
LCH
34, 64, 283
OKLCH
0.45, 0.18, 260
XYZ
11, 9, 45
LUV
34, -17, -83
HWB
215, 0%, 29%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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