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
759FC6
RGB
117, 159, 198
HSL
209, 42%, 62%
HSB
209, 41%, 78%
CMYK
41, 20, 0, 22
LAB
64, -7, -25
LCH
64, 26, 254
OKLCH
0.69, 0.07, 247
XYZ
30, 33, 58
LUV
64, -21, -37
HWB
209, 46%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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