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
0466EF
RGB
4, 102, 239
HSL
215, 97%, 48%
HSB
215, 98%, 94%
CMYK
98, 57, 0, 6
LAB
45, 19, -77
LCH
45, 79, 284
OKLCH
0.55, 0.22, 260
XYZ
20, 16, 84
LUV
45, -22, -111
HWB
215, 2%, 6%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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