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
0065CF
RGB
0, 101, 207
HSL
211, 100%, 41%
HSB
211, 100%, 81%
CMYK
100, 51, 0, 19
LAB
43, 8, -63
LCH
43, 63, 278
OKLCH
0.52, 0.18, 257
XYZ
16, 14, 61
LUV
43, -23, -90
HWB
211, 0%, 19%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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