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
08224A
RGB
8, 34, 74
HSL
216, 80%, 16%
HSB
216, 89%, 29%
CMYK
89, 54, 0, 71
LAB
13, 4, -28
LCH
13, 28, 278
OKLCH
0.26, 0.08, 259
XYZ
2, 2, 7
LUV
13, -6, -26
HWB
216, 3%, 71%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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