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
729AAF
RGB
114, 154, 175
HSL
201, 28%, 57%
HSB
201, 35%, 69%
CMYK
35, 12, 0, 31
LAB
61, -10, -16
LCH
61, 19, 237
OKLCH
0.66, 0.05, 231
XYZ
26, 30, 45
LUV
61, -20, -22
HWB
201, 45%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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