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
082143
RGB
8, 33, 67
HSL
215, 79%, 15%
HSB
215, 88%, 26%
CMYK
88, 51, 0, 74
LAB
13, 2, -25
LCH
13, 25, 274
OKLCH
0.25, 0.07, 257
XYZ
2, 2, 6
LUV
13, -6, -22
HWB
215, 3%, 74%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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