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
006A86
RGB
0, 106, 134
HSL
193, 100%, 26%
HSB
193, 100%, 53%
CMYK
100, 21, 0, 47
LAB
41, -19, -23
LCH
41, 30, 231
OKLCH
0.49, 0.09, 224
XYZ
9, 12, 24
LUV
41, -29, -30
HWB
193, 0%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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