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
7D9BB2
RGB
125, 155, 178
HSL
206, 26%, 59%
HSB
206, 30%, 70%
CMYK
30, 13, 0, 30
LAB
62, -7, -16
LCH
62, 17, 247
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 241
XYZ
28, 31, 47
LUV
62, -16, -22
HWB
206, 49%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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