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
033863
RGB
3, 56, 99
HSL
207, 94%, 20%
HSB
207, 97%, 39%
CMYK
97, 43, 0, 61
LAB
22, -2, -30
LCH
22, 31, 266
OKLCH
0.33, 0.09, 250
XYZ
4, 4, 12
LUV
22, -13, -35
HWB
207, 1%, 61%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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