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
0678A0
RGB
6, 120, 160
HSL
196, 93%, 33%
HSB
196, 96%, 63%
CMYK
96, 25, 0, 37
LAB
46, -17, -30
LCH
46, 35, 240
OKLCH
0.54, 0.11, 231
XYZ
13, 16, 36
LUV
46, -31, -41
HWB
196, 2%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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