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
0145A4
RGB
1, 69, 164
HSL
215, 99%, 32%
HSB
215, 99%, 64%
CMYK
99, 58, 0, 36
LAB
31, 13, -57
LCH
31, 59, 283
OKLCH
0.42, 0.17, 260
XYZ
9, 7, 36
LUV
31, -15, -74
HWB
215, 0%, 36%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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