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
004F80
RGB
0, 79, 128
HSL
203, 100%, 25%
HSB
203, 100%, 50%
CMYK
100, 38, 0, 50
LAB
32, -6, -34
LCH
32, 35, 260
OKLCH
0.41, 0.10, 245
XYZ
7, 7, 21
LUV
32, -20, -44
HWB
203, 0%, 50%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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