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
053B60
RGB
5, 59, 96
HSL
204, 90%, 20%
HSB
204, 95%, 38%
CMYK
95, 39, 0, 62
LAB
23, -5, -27
LCH
23, 28, 260
OKLCH
0.34, 0.08, 246
XYZ
4, 4, 12
LUV
23, -14, -31
HWB
204, 2%, 62%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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