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
0559AC
RGB
5, 89, 172
HSL
210, 94%, 35%
HSB
210, 97%, 67%
CMYK
97, 48, 0, 33
LAB
37, 4, -52
LCH
37, 52, 274
OKLCH
0.47, 0.15, 255
XYZ
11, 10, 40
LUV
37, -20, -71
HWB
210, 2%, 33%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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