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
096DC5
RGB
9, 109, 197
HSL
208, 91%, 40%
HSB
208, 95%, 77%
CMYK
95, 45, 0, 23
LAB
45, 1, -54
LCH
45, 54, 271
OKLCH
0.53, 0.16, 253
XYZ
16, 15, 55
LUV
45, -25, -79
HWB
208, 4%, 23%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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