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
275CA1
RGB
39, 92, 161
HSL
214, 61%, 39%
HSB
214, 76%, 63%
CMYK
76, 43, 0, 37
LAB
38, 1, -43
LCH
38, 43, 272
OKLCH
0.48, 0.12, 256
XYZ
11, 11, 35
LUV
38, -19, -61
HWB
214, 15%, 37%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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