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
798AA4
RGB
121, 138, 164
HSL
216, 19%, 56%
HSB
216, 26%, 64%
CMYK
26, 16, 0, 36
LAB
57, -2, -16
LCH
57, 16, 264
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 259
XYZ
24, 25, 39
LUV
57, -10, -23
HWB
216, 47%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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