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
1074E2
RGB
16, 116, 226
HSL
211, 87%, 47%
HSB
211, 93%, 89%
CMYK
93, 49, 0, 11
LAB
49, 7, -64
LCH
49, 65, 276
OKLCH
0.57, 0.19, 256
XYZ
20, 18, 74
LUV
49, -26, -96
HWB
211, 6%, 11%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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