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
007295
RGB
0, 114, 149
HSL
194, 100%, 29%
HSB
194, 100%, 58%
CMYK
100, 23, 0, 42
LAB
44, -18, -27
LCH
44, 33, 237
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 228
XYZ
11, 14, 31
LUV
44, -30, -37
HWB
194, 0%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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