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
006AD5
RGB
0, 106, 213
HSL
210, 100%, 42%
HSB
210, 100%, 84%
CMYK
100, 50, 0, 16
LAB
45, 7, -63
LCH
45, 64, 277
OKLCH
0.54, 0.18, 256
XYZ
17, 15, 65
LUV
45, -24, -92
HWB
210, 0%, 16%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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