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
749FAF
RGB
116, 159, 175
HSL
196, 27%, 57%
HSB
196, 34%, 69%
CMYK
34, 9, 0, 31
LAB
63, -12, -13
LCH
63, 18, 228
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 223
XYZ
27, 32, 45
LUV
63, -21, -18
HWB
196, 45%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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