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
082A38
RGB
8, 42, 56
HSL
198, 75%, 13%
HSB
198, 86%, 22%
CMYK
86, 25, 0, 78
LAB
15, -8, -13
LCH
15, 15, 238
OKLCH
0.27, 0.05, 230
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
15, -9, -11
HWB
198, 3%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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