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
076286
RGB
7, 98, 134
HSL
197, 90%, 28%
HSB
197, 95%, 53%
CMYK
95, 27, 0, 47
LAB
38, -14, -27
LCH
38, 31, 243
OKLCH
0.47, 0.09, 233
XYZ
9, 11, 24
LUV
38, -25, -36
HWB
197, 3%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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