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
1861CC
RGB
24, 97, 204
HSL
216, 79%, 45%
HSB
216, 88%, 80%
CMYK
88, 52, 0, 20
LAB
42, 11, -63
LCH
42, 64, 280
OKLCH
0.51, 0.18, 259
XYZ
16, 13, 59
LUV
42, -21, -90
HWB
216, 9%, 20%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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