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
768DA7
RGB
118, 141, 167
HSL
212, 22%, 56%
HSB
212, 29%, 65%
CMYK
29, 16, 0, 35
LAB
58, -4, -17
LCH
58, 17, 257
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 252
XYZ
24, 26, 40
LUV
58, -13, -24
HWB
212, 46%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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