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
0867A6
RGB
8, 103, 166
HSL
204, 91%, 34%
HSB
204, 95%, 65%
CMYK
95, 38, 0, 35
LAB
41, -6, -42
LCH
41, 42, 261
OKLCH
0.50, 0.13, 246
XYZ
12, 13, 38
LUV
41, -25, -58
HWB
204, 3%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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