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
0A5B60
RGB
10, 91, 96
HSL
183, 81%, 21%
HSB
183, 90%, 38%
CMYK
90, 5, 0, 62
LAB
35, -22, -10
LCH
35, 24, 204
OKLCH
0.43, 0.07, 202
XYZ
6, 8, 12
LUV
35, -25, -10
HWB
183, 4%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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