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
08769B
RGB
8, 118, 155
HSL
195, 90%, 32%
HSB
195, 95%, 61%
CMYK
95, 24, 0, 39
LAB
46, -18, -28
LCH
46, 33, 238
OKLCH
0.53, 0.10, 229
XYZ
12, 15, 33
LUV
46, -31, -39
HWB
195, 3%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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