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
809CBA
RGB
128, 156, 186
HSL
211, 30%, 62%
HSB
211, 31%, 73%
CMYK
31, 16, 0, 27
LAB
63, -5, -19
LCH
63, 20, 256
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 250
XYZ
30, 32, 51
LUV
63, -15, -28
HWB
211, 50%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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