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
085489
RGB
8, 84, 137
HSL
205, 89%, 28%
HSB
205, 94%, 54%
CMYK
94, 39, 0, 46
LAB
34, -5, -36
LCH
34, 36, 262
OKLCH
0.43, 0.11, 247
XYZ
8, 8, 25
LUV
34, -20, -48
HWB
205, 3%, 46%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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