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
006189
RGB
0, 97, 137
HSL
198, 100%, 27%
HSB
198, 100%, 54%
CMYK
100, 29, 0, 46
LAB
38, -13, -30
LCH
38, 32, 246
OKLCH
0.47, 0.10, 235
XYZ
9, 10, 25
LUV
38, -25, -39
HWB
198, 0%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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