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
096CD6
RGB
9, 108, 214
HSL
211, 92%, 44%
HSB
211, 96%, 84%
CMYK
96, 50, 0, 16
LAB
45, 7, -63
LCH
45, 63, 276
OKLCH
0.54, 0.18, 256
XYZ
18, 16, 66
LUV
45, -24, -92
HWB
211, 4%, 16%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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