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
065290
RGB
6, 82, 144
HSL
207, 92%, 29%
HSB
207, 96%, 56%
CMYK
96, 43, 0, 44
LAB
34, -2, -41
LCH
34, 41, 268
OKLCH
0.43, 0.12, 251
XYZ
8, 8, 28
LUV
34, -19, -54
HWB
207, 2%, 44%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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