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
00569E
RGB
0, 86, 158
HSL
207, 100%, 31%
HSB
207, 100%, 62%
CMYK
100, 46, 0, 38
LAB
35, 0, -46
LCH
35, 46, 270
OKLCH
0.45, 0.14, 252
XYZ
9, 9, 34
LUV
35, -20, -63
HWB
207, 0%, 38%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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