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
09202F
RGB
9, 32, 47
HSL
204, 68%, 11%
HSB
204, 81%, 18%
CMYK
81, 32, 0, 82
LAB
11, -5, -13
LCH
11, 14, 250
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 240
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, -6, -10
HWB
204, 4%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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