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
0064B3
RGB
0, 100, 179
HSL
206, 100%, 35%
HSB
206, 100%, 70%
CMYK
100, 44, 0, 30
LAB
41, -1, -50
LCH
41, 50, 269
OKLCH
0.50, 0.15, 252
XYZ
13, 12, 44
LUV
41, -24, -71
HWB
206, 0%, 30%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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