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
7197AE
RGB
113, 151, 174
HSL
203, 27%, 56%
HSB
203, 35%, 68%
CMYK
35, 13, 0, 32
LAB
60, -9, -17
LCH
60, 19, 241
OKLCH
0.66, 0.05, 235
XYZ
26, 29, 44
LUV
60, -19, -23
HWB
203, 44%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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