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
09559B
RGB
9, 85, 155
HSL
209, 89%, 32%
HSB
209, 94%, 61%
CMYK
94, 45, 0, 39
LAB
35, 0, -45
LCH
35, 45, 271
OKLCH
0.45, 0.13, 253
XYZ
9, 9, 32
LUV
35, -20, -61
HWB
209, 4%, 39%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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