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
739DA1
RGB
115, 157, 161
HSL
185, 20%, 54%
HSB
185, 29%, 63%
CMYK
29, 2, 0, 37
LAB
62, -14, -7
LCH
62, 16, 206
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 203
XYZ
26, 30, 38
LUV
62, -21, -8
HWB
185, 45%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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