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
094863
RGB
9, 72, 99
HSL
198, 83%, 21%
HSB
198, 91%, 39%
CMYK
91, 27, 0, 61
LAB
28, -11, -22
LCH
28, 24, 243
OKLCH
0.38, 0.07, 233
XYZ
5, 6, 13
LUV
28, -18, -26
HWB
198, 4%, 61%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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