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
083C4E
RGB
8, 60, 78
HSL
195, 81%, 17%
HSB
195, 90%, 31%
CMYK
90, 23, 0, 69
LAB
23, -11, -16
LCH
23, 20, 235
OKLCH
0.33, 0.06, 227
XYZ
3, 4, 8
LUV
23, -15, -17
HWB
195, 3%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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