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
07243F
RGB
7, 36, 63
HSL
209, 80%, 14%
HSB
209, 89%, 25%
CMYK
89, 43, 0, 75
LAB
13, -2, -21
LCH
13, 21, 264
OKLCH
0.26, 0.06, 250
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
13, -7, -18
HWB
209, 3%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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