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
035187
RGB
3, 81, 135
HSL
205, 96%, 27%
HSB
205, 98%, 53%
CMYK
98, 40, 0, 47
LAB
33, -4, -37
LCH
33, 37, 263
OKLCH
0.42, 0.11, 248
XYZ
7, 8, 24
LUV
33, -20, -48
HWB
205, 1%, 47%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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