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
749AB2
RGB
116, 154, 178
HSL
203, 29%, 58%
HSB
203, 35%, 70%
CMYK
35, 13, 0, 30
LAB
61, -9, -17
LCH
61, 19, 242
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 236
XYZ
27, 30, 46
LUV
61, -19, -24
HWB
203, 45%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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