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
005AA1
RGB
0, 90, 161
HSL
206, 100%, 32%
HSB
206, 100%, 63%
CMYK
100, 44, 0, 37
LAB
37, -1, -46
LCH
37, 46, 269
OKLCH
0.46, 0.14, 251
XYZ
10, 10, 35
LUV
37, -21, -63
HWB
206, 0%, 37%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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