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
0565B5
RGB
5, 101, 181
HSL
207, 95%, 36%
HSB
207, 97%, 71%
CMYK
97, 44, 0, 29
LAB
41, 0, -50
LCH
41, 50, 270
OKLCH
0.50, 0.15, 252
XYZ
13, 13, 45
LUV
41, -24, -71
HWB
207, 2%, 29%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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