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
096491
RGB
9, 100, 145
HSL
200, 88%, 30%
HSB
200, 94%, 57%
CMYK
94, 31, 0, 43
LAB
39, -11, -32
LCH
39, 34, 250
OKLCH
0.48, 0.10, 239
XYZ
10, 11, 28
LUV
39, -25, -44
HWB
200, 4%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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