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
086291
RGB
8, 98, 145
HSL
201, 90%, 30%
HSB
201, 94%, 57%
CMYK
94, 32, 0, 43
LAB
39, -10, -33
LCH
39, 35, 252
OKLCH
0.47, 0.11, 240
XYZ
10, 11, 28
LUV
39, -25, -45
HWB
201, 3%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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