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
005F6E
RGB
0, 95, 110
HSL
188, 100%, 22%
HSB
188, 100%, 43%
CMYK
100, 14, 0, 57
LAB
36, -20, -16
LCH
36, 26, 218
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 213
XYZ
7, 9, 16
LUV
36, -27, -18
HWB
188, 0%, 57%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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