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
73A0AA
RGB
115, 160, 170
HSL
191, 24%, 56%
HSB
191, 32%, 67%
CMYK
32, 6, 0, 33
LAB
63, -14, -10
LCH
63, 17, 217
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 213
XYZ
27, 32, 43
LUV
63, -22, -13
HWB
191, 45%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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