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
0769BE
RGB
7, 105, 190
HSL
208, 93%, 39%
HSB
208, 96%, 75%
CMYK
96, 45, 0, 25
LAB
43, 1, -53
LCH
43, 53, 271
OKLCH
0.52, 0.15, 253
XYZ
14, 14, 51
LUV
43, -24, -76
HWB
208, 3%, 25%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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