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
0852B6
RGB
8, 82, 182
HSL
214, 92%, 37%
HSB
214, 96%, 71%
CMYK
96, 55, 0, 29
LAB
36, 12, -60
LCH
36, 61, 281
OKLCH
0.46, 0.17, 259
XYZ
12, 9, 45
LUV
36, -18, -81
HWB
214, 3%, 29%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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