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
082534
RGB
8, 37, 52
HSL
200, 73%, 12%
HSB
200, 85%, 20%
CMYK
85, 29, 0, 80
LAB
13, -6, -13
LCH
13, 15, 244
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 235
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
13, -8, -11
HWB
200, 3%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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