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
7F8EA6
RGB
127, 142, 166
HSL
217, 18%, 57%
HSB
217, 23%, 65%
CMYK
23, 14, 0, 35
LAB
58, -1, -15
LCH
58, 15, 264
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 260
XYZ
25, 27, 40
LUV
58, -9, -21
HWB
217, 50%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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