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
045FA7
RGB
4, 95, 167
HSL
207, 95%, 34%
HSB
207, 98%, 65%
CMYK
98, 43, 0, 35
LAB
39, -2, -46
LCH
39, 46, 268
OKLCH
0.48, 0.14, 251
XYZ
11, 11, 38
LUV
39, -23, -64
HWB
207, 2%, 35%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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