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
08479B
RGB
8, 71, 155
HSL
214, 90%, 32%
HSB
214, 95%, 61%
CMYK
95, 54, 0, 39
LAB
31, 9, -52
LCH
31, 53, 280
OKLCH
0.42, 0.15, 258
XYZ
8, 7, 32
LUV
31, -15, -67
HWB
214, 3%, 39%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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