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
076E91
RGB
7, 110, 145
HSL
195, 91%, 30%
HSB
195, 95%, 57%
CMYK
95, 24, 0, 43
LAB
43, -17, -27
LCH
43, 32, 238
OKLCH
0.50, 0.10, 229
XYZ
11, 13, 29
LUV
43, -29, -36
HWB
195, 3%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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