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
08284C
RGB
8, 40, 76
HSL
212, 81%, 16%
HSB
212, 89%, 30%
CMYK
89, 47, 0, 70
LAB
16, 0, -26
LCH
16, 26, 271
OKLCH
0.28, 0.08, 254
XYZ
2, 2, 7
LUV
16, -8, -25
HWB
212, 3%, 70%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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