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
0857A0
RGB
8, 87, 160
HSL
209, 90%, 33%
HSB
209, 95%, 63%
CMYK
95, 46, 0, 37
LAB
36, 1, -46
LCH
36, 46, 271
OKLCH
0.46, 0.14, 253
XYZ
10, 9, 35
LUV
36, -20, -64
HWB
209, 3%, 37%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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