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
7B9CCD
RGB
123, 156, 205
HSL
216, 45%, 64%
HSB
216, 40%, 80%
CMYK
40, 24, 0, 20
LAB
63, -2, -29
LCH
63, 29, 265
OKLCH
0.69, 0.08, 258
XYZ
31, 32, 62
LUV
63, -18, -45
HWB
216, 48%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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