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
718B9F
RGB
113, 139, 159
HSL
206, 19%, 53%
HSB
206, 29%, 62%
CMYK
29, 13, 0, 38
LAB
56, -6, -14
LCH
56, 15, 247
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 241
XYZ
22, 24, 36
LUV
56, -14, -19
HWB
206, 44%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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