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
1056B7
RGB
16, 86, 183
HSL
215, 84%, 39%
HSB
215, 91%, 72%
CMYK
91, 53, 0, 28
LAB
37, 10, -58
LCH
37, 59, 280
OKLCH
0.47, 0.17, 259
XYZ
12, 10, 46
LUV
37, -19, -80
HWB
215, 6%, 28%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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