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
013867
RGB
1, 56, 103
HSL
208, 98%, 20%
HSB
208, 99%, 40%
CMYK
99, 46, 0, 60
LAB
23, -1, -33
LCH
23, 33, 268
OKLCH
0.34, 0.10, 251
XYZ
4, 4, 13
LUV
23, -13, -38
HWB
208, 0%, 60%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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