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
2573D7
RGB
37, 115, 215
HSL
214, 71%, 49%
HSB
214, 83%, 84%
CMYK
83, 47, 0, 16
LAB
48, 5, -59
LCH
48, 59, 275
OKLCH
0.56, 0.17, 257
XYZ
19, 18, 67
LUV
48, -24, -88
HWB
214, 15%, 16%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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