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
006B71
RGB
0, 107, 113
HSL
183, 100%, 22%
HSB
183, 100%, 44%
CMYK
100, 5, 0, 56
LAB
40, -25, -11
LCH
40, 28, 204
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 202
XYZ
8, 12, 17
LUV
40, -31, -12
HWB
183, 0%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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