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
0673CE
RGB
6, 115, 206
HSL
207, 94%, 42%
HSB
207, 97%, 81%
CMYK
97, 44, 0, 19
LAB
47, 0, -56
LCH
47, 56, 270
OKLCH
0.55, 0.16, 252
XYZ
17, 17, 61
LUV
47, -27, -82
HWB
207, 2%, 19%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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