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
006BB6
RGB
0, 107, 182
HSL
205, 100%, 36%
HSB
205, 100%, 71%
CMYK
100, 41, 0, 29
LAB
43, -4, -48
LCH
43, 48, 266
OKLCH
0.52, 0.14, 249
XYZ
14, 14, 46
LUV
43, -26, -69
HWB
205, 0%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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