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
006369
RGB
0, 99, 105
HSL
183, 100%, 21%
HSB
183, 100%, 41%
CMYK
100, 6, 0, 59
LAB
37, -24, -11
LCH
37, 26, 205
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 202
XYZ
7, 10, 15
LUV
37, -28, -11
HWB
183, 0%, 59%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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