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
255CAC
RGB
37, 92, 172
HSL
216, 65%, 41%
HSB
216, 78%, 67%
CMYK
78, 47, 0, 33
LAB
39, 5, -49
LCH
39, 49, 276
OKLCH
0.48, 0.14, 258
XYZ
12, 11, 41
LUV
39, -19, -69
HWB
216, 15%, 33%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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