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
749B9D
RGB
116, 155, 157
HSL
183, 17%, 54%
HSB
183, 26%, 62%
CMYK
26, 1, 0, 38
LAB
61, -13, -6
LCH
61, 15, 203
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 200
XYZ
25, 30, 36
LUV
61, -20, -6
HWB
183, 45%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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