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
718CA1
RGB
113, 140, 161
HSL
206, 20%, 54%
HSB
206, 30%, 63%
CMYK
30, 13, 0, 37
LAB
57, -6, -15
LCH
57, 16, 247
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 242
XYZ
23, 25, 37
LUV
57, -14, -20
HWB
206, 44%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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