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
104872
RGB
16, 72, 114
HSL
206, 75%, 25%
HSB
206, 86%, 45%
CMYK
86, 37, 0, 55
LAB
29, -5, -30
LCH
29, 30, 260
OKLCH
0.39, 0.09, 246
XYZ
6, 6, 17
LUV
29, -17, -37
HWB
206, 6%, 55%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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