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
809DBF
RGB
128, 157, 191
HSL
212, 33%, 63%
HSB
212, 33%, 75%
CMYK
33, 18, 0, 25
LAB
63, -4, -21
LCH
63, 22, 259
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 253
XYZ
30, 32, 54
LUV
63, -16, -31
HWB
212, 50%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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