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
728FA8
RGB
114, 143, 168
HSL
208, 24%, 55%
HSB
208, 32%, 66%
CMYK
32, 15, 0, 34
LAB
58, -6, -17
LCH
58, 18, 250
OKLCH
0.64, 0.05, 245
XYZ
24, 26, 41
LUV
58, -15, -24
HWB
208, 45%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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