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
7498BC
RGB
116, 152, 188
HSL
210, 35%, 60%
HSB
210, 38%, 74%
CMYK
38, 19, 0, 26
LAB
61, -6, -23
LCH
61, 24, 256
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 249
XYZ
28, 30, 52
LUV
61, -18, -34
HWB
210, 45%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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