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
063C59
RGB
6, 60, 89
HSL
201, 87%, 19%
HSB
201, 93%, 35%
CMYK
93, 33, 0, 65
LAB
23, -8, -22
LCH
23, 24, 251
OKLCH
0.34, 0.07, 239
XYZ
3, 4, 10
LUV
23, -15, -25
HWB
201, 2%, 65%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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