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
005189
RGB
0, 81, 137
HSL
205, 100%, 27%
HSB
205, 100%, 54%
CMYK
100, 41, 0, 46
LAB
33, -4, -38
LCH
33, 38, 264
OKLCH
0.42, 0.11, 248
XYZ
7, 8, 25
LUV
33, -20, -50
HWB
205, 0%, 46%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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