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
084047
RGB
8, 64, 71
HSL
187, 80%, 15%
HSB
187, 89%, 28%
CMYK
89, 10, 0, 72
LAB
24, -16, -10
LCH
24, 18, 211
OKLCH
0.34, 0.05, 208
XYZ
3, 4, 7
LUV
24, -17, -9
HWB
187, 3%, 72%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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