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
7092BE
RGB
112, 146, 190
HSL
214, 38%, 59%
HSB
214, 41%, 75%
CMYK
41, 23, 0, 25
LAB
59, -4, -27
LCH
59, 27, 263
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 255
XYZ
26, 28, 53
LUV
59, -18, -41
HWB
214, 44%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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