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
02244A
RGB
2, 36, 74
HSL
212, 95%, 15%
HSB
212, 97%, 29%
CMYK
97, 51, 0, 71
LAB
14, 1, -28
LCH
14, 28, 273
OKLCH
0.26, 0.08, 254
XYZ
2, 2, 7
LUV
14, -8, -25
HWB
212, 1%, 71%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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