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
034169
RGB
3, 65, 105
HSL
204, 94%, 21%
HSB
204, 97%, 41%
CMYK
97, 38, 0, 59
LAB
26, -6, -29
LCH
26, 29, 259
OKLCH
0.36, 0.09, 245
XYZ
4, 5, 14
LUV
26, -16, -35
HWB
204, 1%, 59%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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