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
044B88
RGB
4, 75, 136
HSL
208, 94%, 27%
HSB
208, 97%, 53%
CMYK
97, 45, 0, 47
LAB
31, 0, -40
LCH
31, 40, 269
OKLCH
0.41, 0.12, 252
XYZ
7, 7, 24
LUV
31, -18, -52
HWB
208, 2%, 47%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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