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
07698B
RGB
7, 105, 139
HSL
195, 90%, 29%
HSB
195, 95%, 55%
CMYK
95, 24, 0, 45
LAB
41, -16, -26
LCH
41, 31, 239
OKLCH
0.49, 0.10, 230
XYZ
10, 12, 26
LUV
41, -28, -35
HWB
195, 3%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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