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
08426B
RGB
8, 66, 107
HSL
205, 86%, 23%
HSB
205, 93%, 42%
CMYK
93, 38, 0, 58
LAB
26, -5, -29
LCH
26, 30, 260
OKLCH
0.37, 0.09, 246
XYZ
5, 5, 15
LUV
26, -16, -36
HWB
205, 3%, 58%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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