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
125095
RGB
18, 80, 149
HSL
212, 78%, 33%
HSB
212, 88%, 58%
CMYK
88, 46, 0, 42
LAB
33, 2, -44
LCH
33, 44, 273
OKLCH
0.43, 0.13, 255
XYZ
9, 8, 30
LUV
33, -18, -59
HWB
212, 7%, 42%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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