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
082142
RGB
8, 33, 66
HSL
214, 78%, 15%
HSB
214, 88%, 26%
CMYK
88, 50, 0, 74
LAB
12, 1, -24
LCH
12, 24, 273
OKLCH
0.25, 0.07, 257
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
12, -6, -21
HWB
214, 3%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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