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
0851BC
RGB
8, 81, 188
HSL
216, 92%, 38%
HSB
216, 96%, 74%
CMYK
96, 57, 0, 26
LAB
36, 14, -63
LCH
36, 65, 283
OKLCH
0.47, 0.18, 260
XYZ
12, 10, 49
LUV
36, -17, -86
HWB
216, 3%, 26%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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