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
035797
RGB
3, 87, 151
HSL
206, 96%, 30%
HSB
206, 98%, 59%
CMYK
98, 42, 0, 41
LAB
35, -2, -42
LCH
35, 42, 267
OKLCH
0.45, 0.13, 250
XYZ
9, 9, 31
LUV
35, -21, -57
HWB
206, 1%, 41%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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