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
085055
RGB
8, 80, 85
HSL
184, 83%, 18%
HSB
184, 91%, 33%
CMYK
91, 6, 0, 67
LAB
30, -20, -9
LCH
30, 22, 205
OKLCH
0.39, 0.06, 202
XYZ
5, 6, 10
LUV
30, -22, -9
HWB
184, 3%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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