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
7797BF
RGB
119, 151, 191
HSL
213, 36%, 61%
HSB
213, 38%, 75%
CMYK
38, 21, 0, 25
LAB
61, -4, -25
LCH
61, 25, 261
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 254
XYZ
28, 30, 54
LUV
61, -17, -37
HWB
213, 47%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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