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
094853
RGB
9, 72, 83
HSL
189, 80%, 18%
HSB
189, 89%, 33%
CMYK
89, 13, 0, 67
LAB
27, -16, -12
LCH
27, 20, 217
OKLCH
0.37, 0.06, 213
XYZ
4, 5, 9
LUV
27, -19, -13
HWB
189, 4%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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