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
082732
RGB
8, 39, 50
HSL
196, 72%, 11%
HSB
196, 84%, 20%
CMYK
84, 22, 0, 80
LAB
14, -8, -11
LCH
14, 14, 232
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 226
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
14, -9, -9
HWB
196, 3%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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