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
7397C2
RGB
115, 151, 194
HSL
213, 39%, 61%
HSB
213, 41%, 76%
CMYK
41, 22, 0, 24
LAB
61, -4, -27
LCH
61, 27, 261
OKLCH
0.67, 0.08, 253
XYZ
28, 30, 55
LUV
61, -18, -40
HWB
213, 45%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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