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
082C47
RGB
8, 44, 71
HSL
206, 80%, 15%
HSB
206, 89%, 28%
CMYK
89, 38, 0, 72
LAB
17, -4, -21
LCH
17, 21, 259
OKLCH
0.28, 0.06, 246
XYZ
2, 2, 6
LUV
17, -10, -21
HWB
206, 3%, 72%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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