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
709799
RGB
112, 151, 153
HSL
183, 17%, 52%
HSB
183, 27%, 60%
CMYK
27, 1, 0, 40
LAB
60, -14, -6
LCH
60, 15, 203
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 200
XYZ
23, 28, 34
LUV
60, -20, -6
HWB
183, 44%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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