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
0A6780
RGB
10, 103, 128
HSL
193, 86%, 27%
HSB
193, 92%, 50%
CMYK
92, 20, 0, 50
LAB
40, -18, -21
LCH
40, 28, 230
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 223
XYZ
9, 11, 22
LUV
40, -27, -27
HWB
193, 4%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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