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
749AA0
RGB
116, 154, 160
HSL
188, 19%, 54%
HSB
188, 28%, 63%
CMYK
28, 4, 0, 37
LAB
61, -12, -8
LCH
61, 15, 212
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 208
XYZ
25, 29, 38
LUV
61, -19, -9
HWB
188, 45%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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