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
06203E
RGB
6, 32, 62
HSL
212, 82%, 13%
HSB
212, 90%, 24%
CMYK
90, 48, 0, 76
LAB
12, 0, -22
LCH
12, 22, 270
OKLCH
0.24, 0.07, 254
XYZ
1, 1, 5
LUV
12, -6, -19
HWB
212, 2%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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