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
76AAB3
RGB
118, 170, 179
HSL
189, 29%, 58%
HSB
189, 34%, 70%
CMYK
34, 5, 0, 30
LAB
66, -16, -10
LCH
66, 19, 213
OKLCH
0.70, 0.06, 209
XYZ
30, 36, 48
LUV
66, -25, -13
HWB
189, 46%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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