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
00799D
RGB
0, 121, 157
HSL
194, 100%, 31%
HSB
194, 100%, 62%
CMYK
100, 23, 0, 38
LAB
47, -19, -28
LCH
47, 34, 236
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 228
XYZ
13, 16, 34
LUV
47, -32, -38
HWB
194, 0%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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