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
106D95
RGB
16, 109, 149
HSL
198, 81%, 32%
HSB
198, 89%, 58%
CMYK
89, 27, 0, 42
LAB
43, -15, -30
LCH
43, 33, 244
OKLCH
0.50, 0.10, 234
XYZ
11, 13, 30
LUV
43, -28, -40
HWB
198, 6%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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