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
7396BA
RGB
115, 150, 186
HSL
210, 34%, 59%
HSB
210, 38%, 73%
CMYK
38, 19, 0, 27
LAB
60, -6, -23
LCH
60, 24, 256
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 250
XYZ
27, 29, 51
LUV
60, -18, -34
HWB
210, 45%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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