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
7695AA
RGB
118, 149, 170
HSL
204, 23%, 56%
HSB
204, 31%, 67%
CMYK
31, 12, 0, 33
LAB
60, -7, -15
LCH
60, 17, 244
OKLCH
0.65, 0.05, 238
XYZ
25, 28, 42
LUV
60, -16, -21
HWB
204, 46%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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