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
062452
RGB
6, 36, 82
HSL
216, 86%, 17%
HSB
216, 93%, 32%
CMYK
93, 56, 0, 68
LAB
14, 5, -32
LCH
14, 32, 279
OKLCH
0.27, 0.09, 259
XYZ
2, 2, 8
LUV
14, -7, -30
HWB
216, 2%, 68%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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