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
0878DE
RGB
8, 120, 222
HSL
209, 93%, 45%
HSB
209, 96%, 87%
CMYK
96, 46, 0, 13
LAB
49, 3, -61
LCH
49, 61, 272
OKLCH
0.58, 0.18, 254
XYZ
20, 19, 72
LUV
49, -28, -91
HWB
209, 3%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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