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
006FC6
RGB
0, 111, 198
HSL
206, 100%, 39%
HSB
206, 100%, 78%
CMYK
100, 44, 0, 22
LAB
45, -1, -54
LCH
45, 54, 269
OKLCH
0.54, 0.16, 252
XYZ
16, 15, 56
LUV
45, -26, -78
HWB
206, 0%, 22%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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