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
778BA1
RGB
119, 139, 161
HSL
211, 18%, 55%
HSB
211, 26%, 63%
CMYK
26, 14, 0, 37
LAB
57, -4, -14
LCH
57, 15, 256
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 251
XYZ
23, 25, 37
LUV
57, -11, -20
HWB
211, 47%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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