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
7B9AAA
RGB
123, 154, 170
HSL
200, 22%, 57%
HSB
200, 28%, 67%
CMYK
28, 9, 0, 33
LAB
62, -8, -12
LCH
62, 15, 236
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 231
XYZ
27, 30, 42
LUV
62, -16, -17
HWB
200, 48%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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