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
086696
RGB
8, 102, 150
HSL
200, 90%, 31%
HSB
200, 95%, 59%
CMYK
95, 32, 0, 41
LAB
40, -11, -34
LCH
40, 35, 252
OKLCH
0.49, 0.11, 240
XYZ
10, 12, 31
LUV
40, -26, -46
HWB
200, 3%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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