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
7D8FAB
RGB
125, 143, 171
HSL
217, 21%, 58%
HSB
217, 27%, 67%
CMYK
27, 16, 0, 33
LAB
59, -2, -17
LCH
59, 17, 264
OKLCH
0.65, 0.05, 259
XYZ
26, 27, 42
LUV
59, -11, -25
HWB
217, 49%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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