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
7490B8
RGB
116, 144, 184
HSL
215, 32%, 59%
HSB
215, 37%, 72%
CMYK
37, 22, 0, 28
LAB
59, -3, -24
LCH
59, 25, 264
OKLCH
0.65, 0.07, 257
XYZ
26, 27, 49
LUV
59, -15, -36
HWB
215, 45%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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