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
738CB2
RGB
115, 140, 178
HSL
216, 29%, 57%
HSB
216, 35%, 70%
CMYK
35, 21, 0, 30
LAB
57, -2, -23
LCH
57, 23, 265
OKLCH
0.64, 0.06, 259
XYZ
24, 26, 46
LUV
57, -14, -34
HWB
216, 45%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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