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
083942
RGB
8, 57, 66
HSL
189, 78%, 15%
HSB
189, 88%, 26%
CMYK
88, 14, 0, 74
LAB
21, -13, -10
LCH
21, 17, 218
OKLCH
0.32, 0.05, 213
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
21, -15, -10
HWB
189, 3%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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