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
09385B
RGB
9, 56, 91
HSL
206, 82%, 20%
HSB
206, 90%, 36%
CMYK
90, 38, 0, 64
LAB
22, -4, -26
LCH
22, 26, 260
OKLCH
0.33, 0.08, 247
XYZ
3, 4, 10
LUV
22, -13, -29
HWB
206, 4%, 64%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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