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
0055CA
RGB
0, 85, 202
HSL
215, 100%, 40%
HSB
215, 100%, 79%
CMYK
100, 58, 0, 21
LAB
38, 16, -68
LCH
38, 70, 284
OKLCH
0.48, 0.20, 260
XYZ
14, 11, 57
LUV
38, -19, -93
HWB
215, 0%, 21%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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