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
005196
RGB
0, 81, 150
HSL
208, 100%, 29%
HSB
208, 100%, 59%
CMYK
100, 46, 0, 41
LAB
33, 1, -45
LCH
33, 45, 271
OKLCH
0.43, 0.13, 252
XYZ
8, 8, 30
LUV
33, -19, -60
HWB
208, 0%, 41%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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