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
809CB8
RGB
128, 156, 184
HSL
210, 28%, 61%
HSB
210, 30%, 72%
CMYK
30, 15, 0, 28
LAB
63, -5, -18
LCH
63, 19, 254
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 249
XYZ
29, 32, 50
LUV
63, -15, -26
HWB
210, 50%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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