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
004FA0
RGB
0, 79, 160
HSL
210, 100%, 31%
HSB
210, 100%, 63%
CMYK
100, 51, 0, 37
LAB
33, 5, -51
LCH
33, 51, 276
OKLCH
0.44, 0.15, 256
XYZ
9, 8, 34
LUV
33, -18, -68
HWB
210, 0%, 37%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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