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
075B77
RGB
7, 91, 119
HSL
195, 89%, 25%
HSB
195, 94%, 47%
CMYK
94, 24, 0, 53
LAB
35, -15, -23
LCH
35, 27, 236
OKLCH
0.44, 0.08, 228
XYZ
7, 9, 19
LUV
35, -24, -29
HWB
195, 3%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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