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
01388B
RGB
1, 56, 139
HSL
216, 99%, 27%
HSB
216, 99%, 55%
CMYK
99, 60, 0, 45
LAB
25, 13, -52
LCH
25, 53, 284
OKLCH
0.37, 0.15, 260
XYZ
6, 5, 25
LUV
25, -12, -61
HWB
216, 0%, 45%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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