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
1558AF
RGB
21, 88, 175
HSL
214, 79%, 38%
HSB
214, 88%, 69%
CMYK
88, 50, 0, 31
LAB
37, 6, -53
LCH
37, 53, 277
OKLCH
0.47, 0.15, 257
XYZ
12, 10, 42
LUV
37, -19, -74
HWB
214, 8%, 31%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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