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
7293C0
RGB
114, 147, 192
HSL
215, 38%, 60%
HSB
215, 41%, 75%
CMYK
41, 23, 0, 25
LAB
60, -3, -27
LCH
60, 28, 264
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 256
XYZ
27, 28, 54
LUV
60, -17, -41
HWB
215, 45%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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