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
0A67B1
RGB
10, 103, 177
HSL
207, 89%, 37%
HSB
207, 94%, 69%
CMYK
94, 42, 0, 31
LAB
42, -3, -47
LCH
42, 47, 267
OKLCH
0.51, 0.14, 250
XYZ
13, 13, 43
LUV
42, -24, -67
HWB
207, 4%, 31%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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