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
082334
RGB
8, 35, 52
HSL
203, 73%, 12%
HSB
203, 85%, 20%
CMYK
85, 33, 0, 80
LAB
12, -5, -14
LCH
12, 15, 250
OKLCH
0.25, 0.05, 240
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
12, -7, -12
HWB
203, 3%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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