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
7598AF
RGB
117, 152, 175
HSL
204, 27%, 57%
HSB
204, 33%, 69%
CMYK
33, 13, 0, 31
LAB
61, -8, -16
LCH
61, 18, 243
OKLCH
0.66, 0.05, 237
XYZ
26, 29, 45
LUV
61, -18, -23
HWB
204, 46%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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