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
055A99
RGB
5, 90, 153
HSL
206, 94%, 31%
HSB
206, 97%, 60%
CMYK
97, 41, 0, 40
LAB
37, -3, -41
LCH
37, 42, 265
OKLCH
0.46, 0.12, 249
XYZ
9, 10, 31
LUV
37, -22, -57
HWB
206, 2%, 40%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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