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
0059BC
RGB
0, 89, 188
HSL
212, 100%, 37%
HSB
212, 100%, 74%
CMYK
100, 53, 0, 26
LAB
38, 9, -59
LCH
38, 60, 279
OKLCH
0.48, 0.17, 257
XYZ
13, 11, 49
LUV
38, -20, -83
HWB
212, 0%, 26%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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