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
7795A4
RGB
119, 149, 164
HSL
200, 20%, 55%
HSB
200, 27%, 64%
CMYK
27, 9, 0, 36
LAB
60, -8, -12
LCH
60, 14, 235
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 230
XYZ
25, 28, 39
LUV
60, -16, -16
HWB
200, 47%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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