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
7490A2
RGB
116, 144, 162
HSL
203, 20%, 55%
HSB
203, 28%, 64%
CMYK
28, 11, 0, 36
LAB
58, -7, -13
LCH
58, 15, 242
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 237
XYZ
24, 26, 38
LUV
58, -15, -18
HWB
203, 45%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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