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
7992B6
RGB
121, 146, 182
HSL
215, 29%, 59%
HSB
215, 34%, 71%
CMYK
34, 20, 0, 29
LAB
60, -2, -22
LCH
60, 22, 264
OKLCH
0.65, 0.06, 257
XYZ
27, 28, 48
LUV
60, -14, -33
HWB
215, 47%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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