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
7299A2
RGB
114, 153, 162
HSL
191, 21%, 54%
HSB
191, 30%, 64%
CMYK
30, 6, 0, 36
LAB
61, -12, -9
LCH
61, 15, 217
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 213
XYZ
25, 29, 38
LUV
61, -20, -12
HWB
191, 45%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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