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
025CC1
RGB
2, 92, 193
HSL
212, 98%, 38%
HSB
212, 99%, 76%
CMYK
99, 52, 0, 24
LAB
39, 9, -60
LCH
39, 61, 279
OKLCH
0.49, 0.17, 257
XYZ
13, 12, 52
LUV
39, -21, -85
HWB
212, 1%, 24%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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