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
006E89
RGB
0, 110, 137
HSL
192, 100%, 27%
HSB
192, 100%, 54%
CMYK
100, 20, 0, 46
LAB
42, -20, -23
LCH
42, 30, 229
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 223
XYZ
10, 13, 26
LUV
42, -30, -30
HWB
192, 0%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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