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
01477B
RGB
1, 71, 123
HSL
206, 98%, 24%
HSB
206, 99%, 48%
CMYK
99, 42, 0, 52
LAB
29, -3, -36
LCH
29, 36, 265
OKLCH
0.39, 0.11, 249
XYZ
6, 6, 20
LUV
29, -17, -45
HWB
206, 0%, 52%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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