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
0253AA
RGB
2, 83, 170
HSL
211, 98%, 34%
HSB
211, 99%, 67%
CMYK
99, 51, 0, 33
LAB
35, 7, -54
LCH
35, 54, 277
OKLCH
0.45, 0.16, 256
XYZ
10, 9, 39
LUV
35, -19, -73
HWB
211, 1%, 33%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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