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
255CAF
RGB
37, 92, 175
HSL
216, 65%, 42%
HSB
216, 79%, 69%
CMYK
79, 47, 0, 31
LAB
39, 6, -50
LCH
39, 51, 276
OKLCH
0.49, 0.14, 259
XYZ
12, 11, 42
LUV
39, -19, -71
HWB
216, 15%, 31%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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