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
709AA8
RGB
112, 154, 168
HSL
195, 24%, 55%
HSB
195, 33%, 66%
CMYK
33, 8, 0, 34
LAB
61, -12, -12
LCH
61, 17, 225
OKLCH
0.66, 0.05, 220
XYZ
25, 29, 41
LUV
61, -21, -16
HWB
195, 44%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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