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
086E86
RGB
8, 110, 134
HSL
191, 89%, 28%
HSB
191, 94%, 53%
CMYK
94, 18, 0, 47
LAB
42, -20, -21
LCH
42, 29, 226
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 220
XYZ
10, 13, 25
LUV
42, -30, -27
HWB
191, 3%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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