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
759BC6
RGB
117, 155, 198
HSL
212, 42%, 62%
HSB
212, 41%, 78%
CMYK
41, 22, 0, 22
LAB
62, -5, -27
LCH
62, 27, 259
OKLCH
0.68, 0.08, 252
XYZ
29, 31, 58
LUV
62, -19, -40
HWB
212, 46%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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