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
72849C
RGB
114, 132, 156
HSL
214, 18%, 53%
HSB
214, 27%, 61%
CMYK
27, 15, 0, 39
LAB
54, -2, -15
LCH
54, 15, 261
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 256
XYZ
21, 22, 35
LUV
54, -10, -22
HWB
214, 45%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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