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
809FB7
RGB
128, 159, 183
HSL
206, 28%, 61%
HSB
206, 30%, 72%
CMYK
30, 13, 0, 28
LAB
64, -7, -16
LCH
64, 18, 247
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 242
XYZ
30, 33, 50
LUV
64, -16, -23
HWB
206, 50%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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