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
083341
RGB
8, 51, 65
HSL
195, 78%, 14%
HSB
195, 88%, 25%
CMYK
88, 22, 0, 75
LAB
19, -10, -13
LCH
19, 17, 232
OKLCH
0.30, 0.05, 225
XYZ
2, 3, 5
LUV
19, -12, -13
HWB
195, 3%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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