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
70849F
RGB
112, 132, 159
HSL
214, 20%, 53%
HSB
214, 30%, 62%
CMYK
30, 17, 0, 38
LAB
54, -3, -17
LCH
54, 17, 261
OKLCH
0.61, 0.05, 256
XYZ
21, 22, 36
LUV
54, -11, -25
HWB
214, 44%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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