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
08677F
RGB
8, 103, 127
HSL
192, 88%, 26%
HSB
192, 94%, 50%
CMYK
94, 19, 0, 50
LAB
40, -19, -21
LCH
40, 28, 228
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 222
XYZ
9, 11, 22
LUV
40, -28, -26
HWB
192, 3%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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