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
7995AF
RGB
121, 149, 175
HSL
209, 25%, 58%
HSB
209, 31%, 69%
CMYK
31, 15, 0, 31
LAB
60, -5, -17
LCH
60, 18, 252
OKLCH
0.66, 0.05, 247
XYZ
26, 29, 45
LUV
60, -15, -25
HWB
209, 47%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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