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
709BAE
RGB
112, 155, 174
HSL
198, 28%, 56%
HSB
198, 36%, 68%
CMYK
36, 11, 0, 32
LAB
61, -12, -15
LCH
61, 19, 232
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 227
XYZ
26, 30, 44
LUV
61, -21, -20
HWB
198, 44%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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