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
096AA0
RGB
9, 106, 160
HSL
201, 89%, 33%
HSB
201, 94%, 63%
CMYK
94, 34, 0, 37
LAB
42, -10, -37
LCH
42, 38, 255
OKLCH
0.50, 0.12, 242
XYZ
12, 13, 35
LUV
42, -26, -52
HWB
201, 4%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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