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
749DA4
RGB
116, 157, 164
HSL
189, 21%, 55%
HSB
189, 29%, 64%
CMYK
29, 4, 0, 36
LAB
62, -13, -8
LCH
62, 16, 213
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 209
XYZ
26, 31, 40
LUV
62, -21, -10
HWB
189, 45%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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