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
012052
RGB
1, 32, 82
HSL
217, 98%, 16%
HSB
217, 99%, 32%
CMYK
99, 61, 0, 68
LAB
13, 7, -34
LCH
13, 35, 282
OKLCH
0.26, 0.10, 259
XYZ
2, 2, 8
LUV
13, -6, -30
HWB
217, 0%, 68%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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