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
094064
RGB
9, 64, 100
HSL
204, 83%, 21%
HSB
204, 91%, 39%
CMYK
91, 36, 0, 61
LAB
25, -6, -26
LCH
25, 27, 257
OKLCH
0.36, 0.08, 244
XYZ
4, 5, 13
LUV
25, -15, -31
HWB
204, 4%, 61%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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