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
074166
RGB
7, 65, 102
HSL
203, 87%, 21%
HSB
203, 93%, 40%
CMYK
93, 36, 0, 60
LAB
26, -6, -27
LCH
26, 28, 257
OKLCH
0.36, 0.08, 244
XYZ
4, 5, 13
LUV
26, -16, -32
HWB
203, 3%, 60%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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