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
7997B9
RGB
121, 151, 185
HSL
212, 31%, 60%
HSB
212, 35%, 73%
CMYK
35, 18, 0, 27
LAB
61, -4, -21
LCH
61, 22, 258
OKLCH
0.67, 0.06, 252
XYZ
28, 30, 50
LUV
61, -16, -32
HWB
212, 47%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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