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
076087
RGB
7, 96, 135
HSL
198, 90%, 28%
HSB
198, 95%, 53%
CMYK
95, 29, 0, 47
LAB
38, -13, -29
LCH
38, 32, 246
OKLCH
0.46, 0.10, 236
XYZ
9, 10, 24
LUV
38, -25, -38
HWB
198, 3%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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