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
7495C0
RGB
116, 149, 192
HSL
214, 38%, 60%
HSB
214, 40%, 75%
CMYK
40, 22, 0, 25
LAB
60, -4, -26
LCH
60, 27, 262
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 255
XYZ
27, 29, 54
LUV
60, -17, -40
HWB
214, 45%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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