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
7993B4
RGB
121, 147, 180
HSL
214, 28%, 59%
HSB
214, 33%, 71%
CMYK
33, 18, 0, 29
LAB
60, -3, -21
LCH
60, 21, 261
OKLCH
0.66, 0.06, 255
XYZ
27, 28, 47
LUV
60, -14, -30
HWB
214, 47%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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