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
00616B
RGB
0, 97, 107
HSL
186, 100%, 21%
HSB
186, 100%, 42%
CMYK
100, 9, 0, 58
LAB
37, -22, -13
LCH
37, 26, 210
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 207
XYZ
7, 10, 15
LUV
37, -27, -14
HWB
186, 0%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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