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
000821
RGB
0, 8, 33
HSL
225, 100%, 6%
HSB
225, 100%, 13%
CMYK
100, 76, 0, 87
LAB
2, 2, -16
LCH
2, 16, 278
OKLCH
0.14, 0.06, 259
XYZ
0, 0, 1
LUV
2, -1, -6
HWB
225, 0%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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