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
779CC5
RGB
119, 156, 197
HSL
212, 40%, 62%
HSB
212, 40%, 77%
CMYK
40, 21, 0, 23
LAB
63, -5, -26
LCH
63, 26, 259
OKLCH
0.68, 0.07, 251
XYZ
30, 32, 57
LUV
63, -19, -38
HWB
212, 47%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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