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
7083A1
RGB
112, 131, 161
HSL
217, 21%, 54%
HSB
217, 30%, 63%
CMYK
30, 19, 0, 37
LAB
54, -2, -18
LCH
54, 19, 265
OKLCH
0.61, 0.05, 259
XYZ
21, 22, 37
LUV
54, -11, -27
HWB
217, 44%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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