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
07244E
RGB
7, 36, 78
HSL
215, 84%, 17%
HSB
215, 91%, 31%
CMYK
91, 54, 0, 69
LAB
14, 4, -29
LCH
14, 30, 277
OKLCH
0.27, 0.08, 258
XYZ
2, 2, 7
LUV
14, -7, -28
HWB
215, 3%, 69%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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