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
7E95AC
RGB
126, 149, 172
HSL
210, 22%, 58%
HSB
210, 27%, 67%
CMYK
27, 13, 0, 33
LAB
61, -4, -15
LCH
61, 16, 254
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 248
XYZ
27, 29, 43
LUV
61, -13, -22
HWB
210, 49%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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