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
779B9F
RGB
119, 155, 159
HSL
186, 17%, 55%
HSB
186, 25%, 62%
CMYK
25, 3, 0, 38
LAB
61, -12, -6
LCH
61, 14, 208
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 205
XYZ
26, 30, 37
LUV
61, -18, -7
HWB
186, 47%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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