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
006176
RGB
0, 97, 118
HSL
191, 100%, 23%
HSB
191, 100%, 46%
CMYK
100, 18, 0, 54
LAB
37, -19, -19
LCH
37, 27, 225
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 219
XYZ
8, 10, 19
LUV
37, -27, -23
HWB
191, 0%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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