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
095CD2
RGB
9, 92, 210
HSL
215, 92%, 43%
HSB
215, 96%, 82%
CMYK
96, 56, 0, 18
LAB
41, 15, -68
LCH
41, 70, 283
OKLCH
0.51, 0.20, 260
XYZ
16, 12, 63
LUV
41, -20, -96
HWB
215, 4%, 18%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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