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
062745
RGB
6, 39, 69
HSL
209, 84%, 15%
HSB
209, 91%, 27%
CMYK
91, 43, 0, 73
LAB
15, -2, -23
LCH
15, 23, 265
OKLCH
0.27, 0.07, 250
XYZ
2, 2, 6
LUV
15, -8, -21
HWB
209, 2%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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