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
7293C4
RGB
114, 147, 196
HSL
216, 41%, 61%
HSB
216, 42%, 77%
CMYK
42, 25, 0, 23
LAB
60, -2, -29
LCH
60, 30, 266
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 258
XYZ
27, 28, 56
LUV
60, -17, -45
HWB
216, 45%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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