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
007CAB
RGB
0, 124, 171
HSL
196, 100%, 34%
HSB
196, 100%, 67%
CMYK
100, 27, 0, 33
LAB
48, -16, -34
LCH
48, 38, 244
OKLCH
0.55, 0.12, 234
XYZ
15, 17, 41
LUV
48, -32, -48
HWB
196, 0%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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