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
0068B3
RGB
0, 104, 179
HSL
205, 100%, 35%
HSB
205, 100%, 70%
CMYK
100, 42, 0, 30
LAB
42, -3, -48
LCH
42, 48, 266
OKLCH
0.51, 0.14, 250
XYZ
13, 13, 44
LUV
42, -25, -68
HWB
205, 0%, 30%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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