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
749CC2
RGB
116, 156, 194
HSL
209, 39%, 61%
HSB
209, 40%, 76%
CMYK
40, 20, 0, 24
LAB
62, -7, -24
LCH
62, 25, 255
OKLCH
0.68, 0.07, 248
XYZ
29, 31, 56
LUV
62, -20, -36
HWB
209, 45%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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