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
7C9ABA
RGB
124, 154, 186
HSL
211, 31%, 61%
HSB
211, 33%, 73%
CMYK
33, 17, 0, 27
LAB
62, -5, -20
LCH
62, 21, 256
OKLCH
0.68, 0.06, 250
XYZ
29, 31, 51
LUV
62, -16, -30
HWB
211, 49%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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