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
729AA2
RGB
114, 154, 162
HSL
190, 21%, 54%
HSB
190, 30%, 64%
CMYK
30, 5, 0, 36
LAB
61, -13, -9
LCH
61, 16, 215
OKLCH
0.66, 0.05, 211
XYZ
25, 29, 39
LUV
61, -20, -11
HWB
190, 45%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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