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
005D76
RGB
0, 93, 118
HSL
193, 100%, 23%
HSB
193, 100%, 46%
CMYK
100, 21, 0, 54
LAB
36, -17, -21
LCH
36, 27, 231
OKLCH
0.44, 0.08, 224
XYZ
7, 9, 19
LUV
36, -25, -26
HWB
193, 0%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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