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
749DA2
RGB
116, 157, 162
HSL
187, 20%, 55%
HSB
187, 28%, 64%
CMYK
28, 3, 0, 36
LAB
62, -14, -7
LCH
62, 15, 209
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 206
XYZ
26, 30, 39
LUV
62, -21, -9
HWB
187, 45%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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