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
215793
RGB
33, 87, 147
HSL
212, 63%, 35%
HSB
212, 78%, 58%
CMYK
78, 41, 0, 42
LAB
36, -1, -39
LCH
36, 39, 269
OKLCH
0.45, 0.11, 254
XYZ
9, 9, 29
LUV
36, -18, -53
HWB
212, 13%, 42%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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