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
08696F
RGB
8, 105, 111
HSL
183, 87%, 23%
HSB
183, 93%, 44%
CMYK
93, 5, 0, 56
LAB
40, -24, -11
LCH
40, 27, 204
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 202
XYZ
8, 11, 17
LUV
40, -30, -11
HWB
183, 3%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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