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
71909E
RGB
113, 144, 158
HSL
199, 19%, 53%
HSB
199, 28%, 62%
CMYK
28, 9, 0, 38
LAB
58, -9, -11
LCH
58, 14, 232
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 227
XYZ
23, 26, 36
LUV
58, -16, -15
HWB
199, 44%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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