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
0868A2
RGB
8, 104, 162
HSL
203, 91%, 33%
HSB
203, 95%, 64%
CMYK
95, 36, 0, 36
LAB
41, -8, -39
LCH
41, 40, 258
OKLCH
0.50, 0.12, 244
XYZ
12, 13, 36
LUV
41, -26, -55
HWB
203, 3%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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