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
0866AB
RGB
8, 102, 171
HSL
205, 91%, 35%
HSB
205, 95%, 67%
CMYK
95, 40, 0, 33
LAB
41, -4, -45
LCH
41, 45, 265
OKLCH
0.50, 0.13, 249
XYZ
12, 12, 40
LUV
41, -24, -63
HWB
205, 3%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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