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
0078C8
RGB
0, 120, 200
HSL
204, 100%, 39%
HSB
204, 100%, 78%
CMYK
100, 40, 0, 22
LAB
48, -5, -50
LCH
48, 51, 264
OKLCH
0.56, 0.15, 248
XYZ
17, 18, 57
LUV
48, -29, -74
HWB
204, 0%, 22%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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