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
206EC6
RGB
32, 110, 198
HSL
212, 72%, 45%
HSB
212, 84%, 78%
CMYK
84, 44, 0, 22
LAB
46, 2, -53
LCH
46, 53, 272
OKLCH
0.54, 0.16, 255
XYZ
16, 16, 56
LUV
46, -24, -78
HWB
212, 13%, 22%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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