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
738EA9
RGB
115, 142, 169
HSL
210, 24%, 56%
HSB
210, 32%, 66%
CMYK
32, 16, 0, 34
LAB
58, -5, -18
LCH
58, 18, 254
OKLCH
0.64, 0.05, 249
XYZ
24, 26, 41
LUV
58, -14, -25
HWB
210, 45%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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