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
7EA0B6
RGB
126, 160, 182
HSL
204, 28%, 60%
HSB
204, 31%, 71%
CMYK
31, 12, 0, 29
LAB
64, -8, -15
LCH
64, 17, 242
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 237
XYZ
30, 33, 49
LUV
64, -18, -22
HWB
204, 49%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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