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
093370
RGB
9, 51, 112
HSL
216, 85%, 24%
HSB
216, 92%, 44%
CMYK
92, 54, 0, 56
LAB
22, 7, -40
LCH
22, 41, 279
OKLCH
0.33, 0.11, 259
XYZ
4, 4, 16
LUV
22, -11, -46
HWB
216, 4%, 56%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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