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
087190
RGB
8, 113, 144
HSL
194, 89%, 30%
HSB
194, 94%, 56%
CMYK
94, 22, 0, 44
LAB
44, -19, -25
LCH
44, 31, 233
OKLCH
0.51, 0.10, 226
XYZ
11, 14, 28
LUV
44, -30, -33
HWB
194, 3%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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