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
08314C
RGB
8, 49, 76
HSL
204, 81%, 16%
HSB
204, 89%, 30%
CMYK
89, 36, 0, 70
LAB
19, -5, -21
LCH
19, 22, 255
OKLCH
0.30, 0.07, 243
XYZ
3, 3, 7
LUV
19, -11, -22
HWB
204, 3%, 70%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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