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
7D9FB0
RGB
125, 159, 176
HSL
200, 24%, 59%
HSB
200, 29%, 69%
CMYK
29, 10, 0, 31
LAB
63, -9, -13
LCH
63, 16, 235
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 230
XYZ
29, 32, 46
LUV
63, -18, -18
HWB
200, 49%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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