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
00509C
RGB
0, 80, 156
HSL
209, 100%, 31%
HSB
209, 100%, 61%
CMYK
100, 49, 0, 39
LAB
33, 3, -48
LCH
33, 48, 274
OKLCH
0.44, 0.14, 254
XYZ
9, 8, 33
LUV
33, -19, -64
HWB
209, 0%, 39%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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