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
09565D
RGB
9, 86, 93
HSL
185, 82%, 20%
HSB
185, 90%, 36%
CMYK
90, 8, 0, 64
LAB
33, -20, -11
LCH
33, 23, 208
OKLCH
0.41, 0.07, 205
XYZ
5, 8, 12
LUV
33, -24, -11
HWB
185, 4%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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