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
082552
RGB
8, 37, 82
HSL
216, 82%, 18%
HSB
216, 90%, 32%
CMYK
90, 55, 0, 68
LAB
15, 5, -31
LCH
15, 32, 279
OKLCH
0.27, 0.09, 259
XYZ
2, 2, 8
LUV
15, -7, -30
HWB
216, 3%, 68%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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