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
7089AF
RGB
112, 137, 175
HSL
216, 28%, 56%
HSB
216, 36%, 69%
CMYK
36, 22, 0, 31
LAB
56, -2, -23
LCH
56, 23, 265
OKLCH
0.63, 0.06, 259
XYZ
23, 24, 44
LUV
56, -14, -34
HWB
216, 44%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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