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
022A53
RGB
2, 42, 83
HSL
210, 95%, 17%
HSB
210, 98%, 33%
CMYK
98, 49, 0, 67
LAB
16, 1, -29
LCH
16, 29, 272
OKLCH
0.29, 0.09, 253
XYZ
2, 2, 8
LUV
16, -9, -29
HWB
210, 1%, 67%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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