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
045390
RGB
4, 83, 144
HSL
206, 95%, 29%
HSB
206, 97%, 56%
CMYK
97, 42, 0, 44
LAB
34, -2, -40
LCH
34, 40, 266
OKLCH
0.44, 0.12, 250
XYZ
8, 8, 28
LUV
34, -20, -54
HWB
206, 2%, 44%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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