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
07597E
RGB
7, 89, 126
HSL
199, 89%, 26%
HSB
199, 94%, 49%
CMYK
94, 29, 0, 51
LAB
35, -12, -28
LCH
35, 30, 247
OKLCH
0.44, 0.09, 236
XYZ
7, 9, 21
LUV
35, -23, -36
HWB
199, 3%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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