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
7586A1
RGB
117, 134, 161
HSL
217, 19%, 55%
HSB
217, 27%, 63%
CMYK
27, 17, 0, 37
LAB
55, -2, -17
LCH
55, 17, 265
OKLCH
0.62, 0.05, 260
XYZ
22, 23, 37
LUV
55, -10, -24
HWB
217, 46%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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