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
7797B2
RGB
119, 151, 178
HSL
207, 28%, 58%
HSB
207, 33%, 70%
CMYK
33, 15, 0, 30
LAB
61, -7, -18
LCH
61, 19, 250
OKLCH
0.66, 0.05, 244
XYZ
27, 29, 46
LUV
61, -17, -26
HWB
207, 47%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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