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
0566AE
RGB
5, 102, 174
HSL
206, 94%, 35%
HSB
206, 97%, 68%
CMYK
97, 41, 0, 32
LAB
41, -3, -46
LCH
41, 46, 266
OKLCH
0.50, 0.14, 250
XYZ
12, 13, 42
LUV
41, -24, -65
HWB
206, 2%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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