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
023372
RGB
2, 51, 114
HSL
214, 97%, 23%
HSB
214, 98%, 45%
CMYK
98, 55, 0, 55
LAB
22, 7, -41
LCH
22, 42, 279
OKLCH
0.33, 0.12, 258
XYZ
4, 4, 16
LUV
22, -11, -47
HWB
214, 1%, 55%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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