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
0067B7
RGB
0, 103, 183
HSL
206, 100%, 36%
HSB
206, 100%, 72%
CMYK
100, 44, 0, 28
LAB
42, -1, -50
LCH
42, 50, 269
OKLCH
0.51, 0.15, 251
XYZ
13, 13, 47
LUV
42, -25, -72
HWB
206, 0%, 28%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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