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
7B8CA6
RGB
123, 140, 166
HSL
216, 19%, 57%
HSB
216, 26%, 65%
CMYK
26, 16, 0, 35
LAB
58, -2, -16
LCH
58, 16, 264
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 259
XYZ
24, 26, 40
LUV
58, -10, -23
HWB
216, 48%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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