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
779BA8
RGB
119, 155, 168
HSL
196, 22%, 56%
HSB
196, 29%, 66%
CMYK
29, 8, 0, 34
LAB
62, -10, -11
LCH
62, 15, 227
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 222
XYZ
26, 30, 41
LUV
62, -18, -15
HWB
196, 47%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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