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
71999D
RGB
113, 153, 157
HSL
185, 18%, 53%
HSB
185, 28%, 62%
CMYK
28, 3, 0, 38
LAB
60, -13, -7
LCH
60, 15, 207
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 204
XYZ
24, 29, 36
LUV
60, -20, -8
HWB
185, 44%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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