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
779FBC
RGB
119, 159, 188
HSL
205, 34%, 60%
HSB
205, 37%, 74%
CMYK
37, 15, 0, 26
LAB
63, -9, -20
LCH
63, 21, 246
OKLCH
0.68, 0.06, 240
XYZ
29, 32, 52
LUV
63, -20, -28
HWB
205, 47%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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