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
759FB3
RGB
117, 159, 179
HSL
199, 29%, 58%
HSB
199, 35%, 70%
CMYK
35, 11, 0, 30
LAB
63, -11, -15
LCH
63, 19, 234
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 229
XYZ
28, 32, 47
LUV
63, -21, -21
HWB
199, 46%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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