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
779EAB
RGB
119, 158, 171
HSL
195, 24%, 57%
HSB
195, 30%, 67%
CMYK
30, 8, 0, 33
LAB
63, -11, -11
LCH
63, 16, 225
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 220
XYZ
27, 31, 43
LUV
63, -20, -15
HWB
195, 47%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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