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
09283E
RGB
9, 40, 62
HSL
205, 75%, 14%
HSB
205, 85%, 24%
CMYK
85, 35, 0, 76
LAB
15, -5, -18
LCH
15, 18, 255
OKLCH
0.27, 0.05, 244
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
15, -8, -16
HWB
205, 4%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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