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
719ABC
RGB
113, 154, 188
HSL
207, 36%, 59%
HSB
207, 40%, 74%
CMYK
40, 18, 0, 26
LAB
62, -8, -22
LCH
62, 24, 251
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 244
XYZ
27, 30, 52
LUV
62, -20, -33
HWB
207, 44%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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