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
01316F
RGB
1, 49, 111
HSL
214, 98%, 22%
HSB
214, 99%, 44%
CMYK
99, 56, 0, 56
LAB
21, 7, -41
LCH
21, 41, 279
OKLCH
0.33, 0.12, 258
XYZ
4, 3, 15
LUV
21, -11, -45
HWB
214, 0%, 56%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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