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
0074DA
RGB
0, 116, 218
HSL
208, 100%, 43%
HSB
208, 100%, 85%
CMYK
100, 47, 0, 15
LAB
48, 3, -61
LCH
48, 61, 273
OKLCH
0.56, 0.18, 254
XYZ
19, 18, 69
LUV
48, -27, -90
HWB
208, 0%, 15%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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