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
799BB4
RGB
121, 155, 180
HSL
205, 28%, 59%
HSB
205, 33%, 71%
CMYK
33, 14, 0, 29
LAB
62, -8, -17
LCH
62, 19, 246
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 240
XYZ
28, 31, 48
LUV
62, -18, -24
HWB
205, 47%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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