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
779CA7
RGB
119, 156, 167
HSL
194, 21%, 56%
HSB
194, 29%, 65%
CMYK
29, 7, 0, 35
LAB
62, -11, -10
LCH
62, 15, 222
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 218
XYZ
26, 30, 41
LUV
62, -19, -13
HWB
194, 47%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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