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
759D9F
RGB
117, 157, 159
HSL
183, 18%, 54%
HSB
183, 26%, 62%
CMYK
26, 1, 0, 38
LAB
62, -14, -6
LCH
62, 15, 203
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 200
XYZ
26, 30, 37
LUV
62, -20, -6
HWB
183, 46%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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