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
083036
RGB
8, 48, 54
HSL
188, 74%, 12%
HSB
188, 85%, 21%
CMYK
85, 11, 0, 79
LAB
17, -12, -8
LCH
17, 15, 213
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 210
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -12, -7
HWB
188, 3%, 79%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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