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
06687F
RGB
6, 104, 127
HSL
191, 91%, 26%
HSB
191, 95%, 50%
CMYK
95, 18, 0, 50
LAB
40, -19, -20
LCH
40, 28, 227
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 220
XYZ
9, 11, 22
LUV
40, -28, -26
HWB
191, 2%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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