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
779AA3
RGB
119, 154, 163
HSL
192, 19%, 55%
HSB
192, 27%, 64%
CMYK
27, 6, 0, 36
LAB
61, -11, -9
LCH
61, 14, 219
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 215
XYZ
26, 30, 39
LUV
61, -18, -11
HWB
192, 47%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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