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
15488D
RGB
21, 72, 141
HSL
215, 74%, 32%
HSB
215, 85%, 55%
CMYK
85, 49, 0, 45
LAB
30, 5, -44
LCH
30, 44, 276
OKLCH
0.41, 0.13, 258
XYZ
7, 7, 26
LUV
30, -15, -57
HWB
215, 8%, 45%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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