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
054E56
RGB
5, 78, 86
HSL
186, 89%, 18%
HSB
186, 94%, 34%
CMYK
94, 9, 0, 66
LAB
30, -19, -11
LCH
30, 22, 210
OKLCH
0.39, 0.06, 207
XYZ
4, 6, 10
LUV
30, -22, -11
HWB
186, 2%, 66%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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