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
065685
RGB
6, 86, 133
HSL
202, 91%, 27%
HSB
202, 95%, 52%
CMYK
95, 35, 0, 48
LAB
34, -8, -33
LCH
34, 34, 257
OKLCH
0.44, 0.10, 243
XYZ
8, 8, 23
LUV
34, -21, -44
HWB
202, 2%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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