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
809BC3
RGB
128, 155, 195
HSL
216, 36%, 63%
HSB
216, 34%, 76%
CMYK
34, 21, 0, 24
LAB
63, -2, -24
LCH
63, 24, 264
OKLCH
0.68, 0.07, 258
XYZ
30, 32, 56
LUV
63, -15, -36
HWB
216, 50%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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