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
063E69
RGB
6, 62, 105
HSL
206, 89%, 22%
HSB
206, 94%, 41%
CMYK
94, 41, 0, 59
LAB
25, -3, -30
LCH
25, 31, 264
OKLCH
0.36, 0.09, 248
XYZ
4, 5, 14
LUV
25, -15, -36
HWB
206, 2%, 59%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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