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
245DA8
RGB
36, 93, 168
HSL
214, 65%, 40%
HSB
214, 79%, 66%
CMYK
79, 45, 0, 34
LAB
39, 3, -47
LCH
39, 47, 273
OKLCH
0.48, 0.13, 257
XYZ
12, 11, 39
LUV
39, -19, -65
HWB
214, 14%, 34%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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