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
075E6B
RGB
7, 94, 107
HSL
188, 88%, 22%
HSB
188, 93%, 42%
CMYK
93, 12, 0, 58
LAB
36, -20, -14
LCH
36, 25, 216
OKLCH
0.44, 0.07, 211
XYZ
7, 9, 15
LUV
36, -26, -16
HWB
188, 3%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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