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
729DA5
RGB
114, 157, 165
HSL
189, 22%, 55%
HSB
189, 31%, 65%
CMYK
31, 5, 0, 35
LAB
62, -14, -9
LCH
62, 16, 214
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 210
XYZ
26, 30, 40
LUV
62, -21, -11
HWB
189, 45%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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