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
0876B9
RGB
8, 118, 185
HSL
203, 92%, 38%
HSB
203, 96%, 73%
CMYK
96, 36, 0, 27
LAB
47, -8, -44
LCH
47, 45, 259
OKLCH
0.55, 0.13, 245
XYZ
15, 17, 48
LUV
47, -29, -63
HWB
203, 3%, 27%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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