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
0071CC
RGB
0, 113, 204
HSL
207, 100%, 40%
HSB
207, 100%, 80%
CMYK
100, 45, 0, 20
LAB
46, 0, -56
LCH
46, 56, 270
OKLCH
0.55, 0.16, 252
XYZ
17, 16, 59
LUV
46, -27, -82
HWB
207, 0%, 20%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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