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
084C80
RGB
8, 76, 128
HSL
206, 88%, 27%
HSB
206, 94%, 50%
CMYK
94, 41, 0, 50
LAB
31, -4, -35
LCH
31, 36, 264
OKLCH
0.41, 0.11, 249
XYZ
7, 7, 21
LUV
31, -18, -46
HWB
206, 3%, 50%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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