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
0875C3
RGB
8, 117, 195
HSL
205, 92%, 40%
HSB
205, 96%, 76%
CMYK
96, 40, 0, 24
LAB
47, -5, -49
LCH
47, 49, 265
OKLCH
0.55, 0.15, 249
XYZ
16, 17, 54
LUV
47, -28, -72
HWB
205, 3%, 24%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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