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
0B59B4
RGB
11, 89, 180
HSL
212, 88%, 37%
HSB
212, 94%, 71%
CMYK
94, 51, 0, 29
LAB
38, 7, -55
LCH
38, 56, 277
OKLCH
0.48, 0.16, 257
XYZ
12, 11, 45
LUV
38, -20, -77
HWB
212, 4%, 29%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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