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
0874C4
RGB
8, 116, 196
HSL
206, 92%, 40%
HSB
206, 96%, 77%
CMYK
96, 41, 0, 23
LAB
47, -4, -50
LCH
47, 50, 266
OKLCH
0.55, 0.15, 249
XYZ
16, 17, 55
LUV
47, -28, -74
HWB
206, 3%, 23%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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