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
1865C5
RGB
24, 101, 197
HSL
213, 78%, 43%
HSB
213, 88%, 77%
CMYK
88, 49, 0, 23
LAB
43, 6, -58
LCH
43, 58, 276
OKLCH
0.52, 0.17, 257
XYZ
15, 14, 55
LUV
43, -22, -83
HWB
213, 9%, 23%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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