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
08496A
RGB
8, 73, 106
HSL
200, 86%, 22%
HSB
200, 92%, 42%
CMYK
92, 31, 0, 58
LAB
29, -9, -25
LCH
29, 27, 249
OKLCH
0.39, 0.08, 238
XYZ
5, 6, 14
LUV
29, -18, -31
HWB
200, 3%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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