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
09346D
RGB
9, 52, 109
HSL
214, 85%, 23%
HSB
214, 92%, 43%
CMYK
92, 52, 0, 57
LAB
22, 5, -38
LCH
22, 38, 277
OKLCH
0.33, 0.11, 258
XYZ
4, 4, 15
LUV
22, -11, -43
HWB
214, 4%, 57%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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