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
09585E
RGB
9, 88, 94
HSL
184, 83%, 20%
HSB
184, 90%, 37%
CMYK
90, 6, 0, 63
LAB
33, -21, -10
LCH
33, 23, 206
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 203
XYZ
6, 8, 12
LUV
33, -24, -10
HWB
184, 4%, 63%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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