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
759ED7
RGB
117, 158, 215
HSL
215, 55%, 65%
HSB
215, 46%, 84%
CMYK
46, 27, 0, 16
LAB
64, -3, -34
LCH
64, 34, 265
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 257
XYZ
32, 33, 69
LUV
64, -21, -52
HWB
215, 46%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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