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
0055C4
RGB
0, 85, 196
HSL
214, 100%, 38%
HSB
214, 100%, 77%
CMYK
100, 57, 0, 23
LAB
38, 14, -65
LCH
38, 67, 282
OKLCH
0.48, 0.19, 259
XYZ
13, 10, 54
LUV
38, -19, -90
HWB
214, 0%, 23%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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