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
093666
RGB
9, 54, 102
HSL
211, 84%, 22%
HSB
211, 91%, 40%
CMYK
91, 47, 0, 60
LAB
22, 1, -33
LCH
22, 33, 272
OKLCH
0.33, 0.10, 254
XYZ
4, 4, 13
LUV
22, -12, -38
HWB
211, 4%, 60%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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