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
09666B
RGB
9, 102, 107
HSL
183, 84%, 23%
HSB
183, 92%, 42%
CMYK
92, 5, 0, 58
LAB
39, -24, -10
LCH
39, 26, 203
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 201
XYZ
8, 11, 16
LUV
39, -29, -10
HWB
183, 4%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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