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
7B8AA2
RGB
123, 138, 162
HSL
217, 17%, 56%
HSB
217, 24%, 64%
CMYK
24, 15, 0, 36
LAB
57, -1, -15
LCH
57, 15, 264
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 260
XYZ
24, 25, 38
LUV
57, -9, -21
HWB
217, 48%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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