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
076983
RGB
7, 105, 131
HSL
193, 90%, 27%
HSB
193, 95%, 51%
CMYK
95, 20, 0, 49
LAB
40, -19, -22
LCH
40, 29, 230
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 223
XYZ
9, 12, 23
LUV
40, -28, -28
HWB
193, 3%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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