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
1550AC
RGB
21, 80, 172
HSL
217, 78%, 38%
HSB
217, 88%, 67%
CMYK
88, 53, 0, 33
LAB
35, 10, -55
LCH
35, 56, 281
OKLCH
0.45, 0.16, 260
XYZ
11, 9, 40
LUV
35, -17, -75
HWB
217, 8%, 33%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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