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
0079FF
RGB
0, 121, 255
HSL
212, 100%, 50%
HSB
212, 100%, 100%
CMYK
100, 53, 0, 0
LAB
52, 13, -76
LCH
52, 77, 280
OKLCH
0.60, 0.22, 258
XYZ
25, 21, 97
LUV
52, -27, -114
HWB
212, 0%, 0%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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