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
06456E
RGB
6, 69, 110
HSL
204, 90%, 23%
HSB
204, 95%, 43%
CMYK
95, 37, 0, 57
LAB
27, -6, -29
LCH
27, 30, 259
OKLCH
0.38, 0.09, 245
XYZ
5, 5, 16
LUV
27, -17, -36
HWB
204, 2%, 57%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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