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
0D78AE
RGB
13, 120, 174
HSL
200, 86%, 37%
HSB
200, 93%, 68%
CMYK
93, 31, 0, 32
LAB
47, -13, -37
LCH
47, 39, 251
OKLCH
0.55, 0.12, 239
XYZ
15, 17, 42
LUV
47, -30, -53
HWB
200, 5%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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