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
7C8FA6
RGB
124, 143, 166
HSL
213, 19%, 57%
HSB
213, 25%, 65%
CMYK
25, 14, 0, 35
LAB
58, -3, -15
LCH
58, 15, 258
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 253
XYZ
25, 27, 40
LUV
58, -11, -21
HWB
213, 49%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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