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
72869F
RGB
114, 134, 159
HSL
213, 19%, 54%
HSB
213, 28%, 62%
CMYK
28, 16, 0, 38
LAB
55, -3, -16
LCH
55, 16, 259
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 254
XYZ
22, 23, 36
LUV
55, -11, -23
HWB
213, 45%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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