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
006E80
RGB
0, 110, 128
HSL
188, 100%, 25%
HSB
188, 100%, 50%
CMYK
100, 14, 0, 50
LAB
42, -22, -18
LCH
42, 29, 219
OKLCH
0.49, 0.09, 214
XYZ
9, 13, 22
LUV
42, -31, -22
HWB
188, 0%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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