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
106AC0
RGB
16, 106, 192
HSL
209, 85%, 41%
HSB
209, 92%, 75%
CMYK
92, 45, 0, 25
LAB
44, 1, -53
LCH
44, 53, 271
OKLCH
0.52, 0.16, 253
XYZ
15, 14, 52
LUV
44, -24, -77
HWB
209, 6%, 25%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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