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
006F9A
RGB
0, 111, 154
HSL
197, 100%, 30%
HSB
197, 100%, 60%
CMYK
100, 28, 0, 40
LAB
43, -15, -31
LCH
43, 35, 245
OKLCH
0.51, 0.11, 234
XYZ
12, 14, 33
LUV
43, -29, -43
HWB
197, 0%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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