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
0449A8
RGB
4, 73, 168
HSL
215, 95%, 34%
HSB
215, 98%, 66%
CMYK
98, 57, 0, 34
LAB
32, 12, -57
LCH
32, 59, 282
OKLCH
0.43, 0.17, 259
XYZ
9, 8, 38
LUV
32, -16, -75
HWB
215, 2%, 34%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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