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
0A4773
RGB
10, 71, 115
HSL
205, 84%, 25%
HSB
205, 91%, 45%
CMYK
91, 38, 0, 55
LAB
28, -5, -31
LCH
28, 31, 261
OKLCH
0.39, 0.09, 247
XYZ
5, 6, 17
LUV
28, -17, -39
HWB
205, 4%, 55%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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