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
08487B
RGB
8, 72, 123
HSL
207, 88%, 26%
HSB
207, 93%, 48%
CMYK
93, 41, 0, 52
LAB
29, -3, -35
LCH
29, 35, 265
OKLCH
0.39, 0.10, 249
XYZ
6, 6, 20
LUV
29, -17, -44
HWB
207, 3%, 52%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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