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
023786
RGB
2, 55, 134
HSL
216, 97%, 27%
HSB
216, 99%, 53%
CMYK
99, 59, 0, 47
LAB
24, 12, -50
LCH
24, 51, 283
OKLCH
0.36, 0.14, 260
XYZ
6, 4, 23
LUV
24, -12, -59
HWB
216, 1%, 47%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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