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
08517B
RGB
8, 81, 123
HSL
202, 88%, 26%
HSB
202, 93%, 48%
CMYK
93, 34, 0, 52
LAB
32, -8, -30
LCH
32, 31, 255
OKLCH
0.42, 0.10, 242
XYZ
7, 7, 20
LUV
32, -20, -39
HWB
202, 3%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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