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
718BA6
RGB
113, 139, 166
HSL
211, 23%, 55%
HSB
211, 32%, 65%
CMYK
32, 16, 0, 35
LAB
57, -5, -18
LCH
57, 18, 255
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 250
XYZ
23, 25, 40
LUV
57, -14, -25
HWB
211, 44%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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