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
749EA9
RGB
116, 158, 169
HSL
192, 24%, 56%
HSB
192, 31%, 66%
CMYK
31, 7, 0, 34
LAB
62, -13, -11
LCH
62, 17, 220
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 216
XYZ
27, 31, 42
LUV
62, -21, -14
HWB
192, 45%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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