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
7D9DB3
RGB
125, 157, 179
HSL
204, 26%, 60%
HSB
204, 30%, 70%
CMYK
30, 12, 0, 30
LAB
63, -8, -15
LCH
63, 17, 244
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 238
XYZ
29, 32, 47
LUV
63, -17, -22
HWB
204, 49%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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