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
1463C2
RGB
20, 99, 194
HSL
213, 81%, 42%
HSB
213, 90%, 76%
CMYK
90, 49, 0, 24
LAB
42, 6, -57
LCH
42, 57, 276
OKLCH
0.51, 0.17, 257
XYZ
14, 13, 53
LUV
42, -22, -82
HWB
213, 8%, 24%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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