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
083F67
RGB
8, 63, 103
HSL
205, 86%, 22%
HSB
205, 92%, 40%
CMYK
92, 39, 0, 60
LAB
25, -5, -29
LCH
25, 29, 261
OKLCH
0.36, 0.09, 247
XYZ
4, 5, 13
LUV
25, -15, -34
HWB
205, 3%, 60%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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