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
082F46
RGB
8, 47, 70
HSL
202, 79%, 15%
HSB
202, 89%, 27%
CMYK
89, 33, 0, 73
LAB
18, -6, -19
LCH
18, 20, 251
OKLCH
0.29, 0.06, 240
XYZ
2, 3, 6
LUV
18, -11, -19
HWB
202, 3%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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