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
0796AF
RGB
7, 150, 175
HSL
189, 92%, 36%
HSB
189, 96%, 69%
CMYK
96, 14, 0, 31
LAB
57, -27, -23
LCH
57, 36, 220
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 215
XYZ
19, 25, 44
LUV
57, -41, -31
HWB
189, 3%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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