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
006D86
RGB
0, 109, 134
HSL
191, 100%, 26%
HSB
191, 100%, 53%
CMYK
100, 19, 0, 47
LAB
42, -20, -22
LCH
42, 30, 227
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 221
XYZ
10, 13, 24
LUV
42, -30, -28
HWB
191, 0%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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