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
062E3C
RGB
6, 46, 60
HSL
196, 82%, 13%
HSB
196, 90%, 24%
CMYK
90, 23, 0, 76
LAB
17, -10, -13
LCH
17, 16, 234
OKLCH
0.28, 0.05, 227
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
17, -11, -12
HWB
196, 2%, 76%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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