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
7196BE
RGB
113, 150, 190
HSL
211, 37%, 59%
HSB
211, 41%, 75%
CMYK
41, 21, 0, 25
LAB
60, -5, -25
LCH
60, 26, 258
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 251
XYZ
27, 29, 53
LUV
60, -19, -37
HWB
211, 44%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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