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
718EA5
RGB
113, 142, 165
HSL
207, 22%, 55%
HSB
207, 32%, 65%
CMYK
32, 14, 0, 35
LAB
57, -6, -16
LCH
57, 17, 248
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 242
XYZ
23, 26, 39
LUV
57, -15, -22
HWB
207, 44%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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