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
809ECB
RGB
128, 158, 203
HSL
216, 42%, 65%
HSB
216, 37%, 80%
CMYK
37, 22, 0, 20
LAB
64, -2, -27
LCH
64, 27, 265
OKLCH
0.69, 0.07, 258
XYZ
32, 33, 61
LUV
64, -16, -41
HWB
216, 50%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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