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
004E8A
RGB
0, 78, 138
HSL
206, 100%, 27%
HSB
206, 100%, 54%
CMYK
100, 43, 0, 46
LAB
32, -2, -40
LCH
32, 40, 267
OKLCH
0.42, 0.12, 250
XYZ
7, 7, 25
LUV
32, -19, -52
HWB
206, 0%, 46%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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