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
02285A
RGB
2, 40, 90
HSL
214, 96%, 18%
HSB
214, 98%, 35%
CMYK
98, 56, 0, 65
LAB
16, 5, -34
LCH
16, 35, 278
OKLCH
0.29, 0.10, 257
XYZ
3, 2, 10
LUV
16, -8, -34
HWB
214, 1%, 65%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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