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
086095
RGB
8, 96, 149
HSL
203, 90%, 31%
HSB
203, 95%, 58%
CMYK
95, 36, 0, 42
LAB
38, -8, -36
LCH
38, 37, 258
OKLCH
0.47, 0.11, 244
XYZ
10, 11, 30
LUV
38, -24, -50
HWB
203, 3%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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