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
799AA5
RGB
121, 154, 165
HSL
195, 20%, 56%
HSB
195, 27%, 65%
CMYK
27, 7, 0, 35
LAB
61, -10, -10
LCH
61, 14, 225
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 220
XYZ
26, 30, 40
LUV
61, -17, -13
HWB
195, 47%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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