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
7C99AE
RGB
124, 153, 174
HSL
205, 24%, 58%
HSB
205, 29%, 68%
CMYK
29, 12, 0, 32
LAB
62, -7, -15
LCH
62, 16, 245
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 240
XYZ
27, 30, 44
LUV
62, -15, -21
HWB
205, 49%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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