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
799BBB
RGB
121, 155, 187
HSL
209, 33%, 60%
HSB
209, 35%, 73%
CMYK
35, 17, 0, 27
LAB
62, -6, -21
LCH
62, 22, 253
OKLCH
0.68, 0.06, 247
XYZ
29, 31, 52
LUV
62, -18, -30
HWB
209, 47%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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