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
7096CE
RGB
112, 150, 206
HSL
216, 49%, 62%
HSB
216, 46%, 81%
CMYK
46, 27, 0, 19
LAB
61, -2, -33
LCH
61, 33, 266
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 258
XYZ
29, 30, 63
LUV
61, -19, -51
HWB
216, 44%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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