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
64809B
RGB
100, 128, 155
HSL
209, 22%, 50%
HSB
209, 35%, 61%
CMYK
35, 17, 0, 39
LAB
52, -5, -18
LCH
52, 19, 254
OKLCH
0.59, 0.05, 248
XYZ
19, 21, 34
LUV
52, -15, -25
HWB
209, 39%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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