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
7294C8
RGB
114, 148, 200
HSL
216, 44%, 62%
HSB
216, 43%, 78%
CMYK
43, 26, 0, 22
LAB
60, -2, -31
LCH
60, 31, 267
OKLCH
0.66, 0.09, 259
XYZ
28, 29, 59
LUV
60, -18, -47
HWB
216, 45%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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