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
7C92AA
RGB
124, 146, 170
HSL
211, 21%, 58%
HSB
211, 27%, 67%
CMYK
27, 14, 0, 33
LAB
59, -4, -15
LCH
59, 16, 256
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 251
XYZ
26, 28, 42
LUV
59, -12, -22
HWB
211, 49%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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