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
709CA7
RGB
112, 156, 167
HSL
192, 24%, 55%
HSB
192, 33%, 65%
CMYK
33, 7, 0, 35
LAB
61, -13, -11
LCH
61, 17, 219
OKLCH
0.66, 0.05, 215
XYZ
26, 30, 41
LUV
61, -22, -14
HWB
192, 44%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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