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
809EBF
RGB
128, 158, 191
HSL
211, 33%, 63%
HSB
211, 33%, 75%
CMYK
33, 17, 0, 25
LAB
64, -5, -21
LCH
64, 21, 257
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 251
XYZ
31, 33, 54
LUV
64, -16, -31
HWB
211, 50%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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