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
004EAB
RGB
0, 78, 171
HSL
213, 100%, 34%
HSB
213, 100%, 67%
CMYK
100, 54, 0, 33
LAB
34, 10, -57
LCH
34, 57, 280
OKLCH
0.44, 0.16, 258
XYZ
10, 8, 40
LUV
34, -17, -76
HWB
213, 0%, 33%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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