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
7097AB
RGB
112, 151, 171
HSL
200, 26%, 55%
HSB
200, 35%, 67%
CMYK
35, 12, 0, 33
LAB
60, -10, -15
LCH
60, 18, 236
OKLCH
0.65, 0.05, 231
XYZ
25, 29, 43
LUV
60, -20, -21
HWB
200, 44%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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