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
7FA1BE
RGB
127, 161, 190
HSL
208, 33%, 62%
HSB
208, 33%, 75%
CMYK
33, 15, 0, 25
LAB
64, -7, -19
LCH
64, 20, 250
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 244
XYZ
31, 34, 54
LUV
64, -18, -28
HWB
208, 50%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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