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
0075C6
RGB
0, 117, 198
HSL
205, 100%, 39%
HSB
205, 100%, 78%
CMYK
100, 41, 0, 22
LAB
47, -4, -51
LCH
47, 51, 266
OKLCH
0.55, 0.15, 249
XYZ
17, 17, 56
LUV
47, -28, -75
HWB
205, 0%, 22%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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