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
00658E
RGB
0, 101, 142
HSL
197, 100%, 28%
HSB
197, 100%, 56%
CMYK
100, 29, 0, 44
LAB
40, -14, -30
LCH
40, 33, 246
OKLCH
0.48, 0.10, 235
XYZ
10, 11, 27
LUV
40, -26, -41
HWB
197, 0%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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