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
035180
RGB
3, 81, 128
HSL
203, 95%, 26%
HSB
203, 98%, 50%
CMYK
98, 37, 0, 50
LAB
32, -7, -33
LCH
32, 34, 258
OKLCH
0.42, 0.10, 244
XYZ
7, 7, 21
LUV
32, -20, -43
HWB
203, 1%, 50%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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