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
1764DC
RGB
23, 100, 220
HSL
217, 81%, 48%
HSB
217, 90%, 86%
CMYK
90, 55, 0, 14
LAB
44, 14, -69
LCH
44, 70, 282
OKLCH
0.53, 0.20, 260
XYZ
18, 14, 70
LUV
44, -21, -99
HWB
217, 9%, 14%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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