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
007BB3
RGB
0, 123, 179
HSL
199, 100%, 35%
HSB
199, 100%, 70%
CMYK
100, 31, 0, 30
LAB
48, -13, -38
LCH
48, 41, 251
OKLCH
0.55, 0.12, 239
XYZ
15, 17, 45
LUV
48, -31, -55
HWB
199, 0%, 30%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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