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
7191B5
RGB
113, 145, 181
HSL
212, 31%, 58%
HSB
212, 38%, 71%
CMYK
38, 20, 0, 29
LAB
59, -5, -23
LCH
59, 23, 258
OKLCH
0.65, 0.07, 252
XYZ
25, 27, 48
LUV
59, -17, -34
HWB
212, 44%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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