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
718FBA
RGB
113, 143, 186
HSL
215, 35%, 59%
HSB
215, 39%, 73%
CMYK
39, 23, 0, 27
LAB
58, -3, -26
LCH
58, 26, 264
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 257
XYZ
25, 27, 50
LUV
58, -16, -39
HWB
215, 44%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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