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
07718A
RGB
7, 113, 138
HSL
191, 90%, 28%
HSB
191, 95%, 54%
CMYK
95, 18, 0, 46
LAB
43, -20, -22
LCH
43, 30, 227
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 221
XYZ
11, 14, 26
LUV
43, -30, -28
HWB
191, 3%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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