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
076180
RGB
7, 97, 128
HSL
195, 90%, 26%
HSB
195, 95%, 50%
CMYK
95, 24, 0, 50
LAB
38, -15, -25
LCH
38, 29, 238
OKLCH
0.46, 0.09, 229
XYZ
8, 10, 22
LUV
38, -25, -32
HWB
195, 3%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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