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
7898A8
RGB
120, 152, 168
HSL
200, 22%, 56%
HSB
200, 29%, 66%
CMYK
29, 10, 0, 34
LAB
61, -9, -12
LCH
61, 15, 235
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 230
XYZ
26, 29, 41
LUV
61, -17, -17
HWB
200, 47%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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