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
215396
RGB
33, 83, 150
HSL
214, 64%, 36%
HSB
214, 78%, 59%
CMYK
78, 45, 0, 41
LAB
35, 2, -42
LCH
35, 42, 273
OKLCH
0.45, 0.12, 257
XYZ
9, 9, 30
LUV
35, -17, -58
HWB
214, 13%, 41%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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