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
086170
RGB
8, 97, 112
HSL
189, 87%, 24%
HSB
189, 93%, 44%
CMYK
93, 13, 0, 56
LAB
37, -20, -16
LCH
37, 26, 218
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 213
XYZ
7, 10, 17
LUV
37, -27, -18
HWB
189, 3%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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