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
7D9AAA
RGB
125, 154, 170
HSL
201, 21%, 58%
HSB
201, 26%, 67%
CMYK
26, 9, 0, 33
LAB
62, -8, -12
LCH
62, 14, 237
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 232
XYZ
27, 30, 42
LUV
62, -15, -16
HWB
201, 49%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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