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
0075EA
RGB
0, 117, 234
HSL
210, 100%, 46%
HSB
210, 100%, 92%
CMYK
100, 50, 0, 8
LAB
49, 8, -68
LCH
49, 68, 277
OKLCH
0.58, 0.20, 256
XYZ
21, 19, 80
LUV
49, -26, -101
HWB
210, 0%, 8%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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