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
255095
RGB
37, 80, 149
HSL
217, 60%, 36%
HSB
217, 75%, 58%
CMYK
75, 46, 0, 42
LAB
34, 5, -43
LCH
34, 43, 276
OKLCH
0.44, 0.12, 260
XYZ
9, 8, 30
LUV
34, -15, -58
HWB
217, 15%, 42%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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