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
013576
RGB
1, 53, 118
HSL
213, 98%, 23%
HSB
213, 99%, 46%
CMYK
99, 55, 0, 54
LAB
23, 7, -42
LCH
23, 43, 279
OKLCH
0.34, 0.12, 258
XYZ
5, 4, 18
LUV
23, -12, -49
HWB
213, 0%, 54%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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