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
779CA2
RGB
119, 156, 162
HSL
188, 19%, 55%
HSB
188, 27%, 64%
CMYK
27, 4, 0, 36
LAB
62, -12, -8
LCH
62, 14, 212
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 208
XYZ
26, 30, 39
LUV
62, -19, -9
HWB
188, 47%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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