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
07617E
RGB
7, 97, 126
HSL
195, 89%, 26%
HSB
195, 94%, 49%
CMYK
94, 23, 0, 51
LAB
38, -16, -23
LCH
38, 28, 236
OKLCH
0.46, 0.09, 228
XYZ
8, 10, 21
LUV
38, -26, -30
HWB
195, 3%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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