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
0072CF
RGB
0, 114, 207
HSL
207, 100%, 41%
HSB
207, 100%, 81%
CMYK
100, 45, 0, 19
LAB
47, 1, -57
LCH
47, 57, 271
OKLCH
0.55, 0.17, 252
XYZ
17, 17, 61
LUV
47, -27, -83
HWB
207, 0%, 19%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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