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
157BDD
RGB
21, 123, 221
HSL
209, 83%, 47%
HSB
209, 90%, 87%
CMYK
90, 44, 0, 13
LAB
50, 1, -59
LCH
50, 59, 271
OKLCH
0.58, 0.17, 253
XYZ
20, 20, 71
LUV
50, -28, -88
HWB
209, 8%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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