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
094871
RGB
9, 72, 113
HSL
204, 85%, 24%
HSB
204, 92%, 44%
CMYK
92, 36, 0, 56
LAB
29, -6, -29
LCH
29, 30, 258
OKLCH
0.39, 0.09, 244
XYZ
5, 6, 16
LUV
29, -17, -37
HWB
204, 4%, 56%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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