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
809FC7
RGB
128, 159, 199
HSL
214, 39%, 64%
HSB
214, 36%, 78%
CMYK
36, 20, 0, 22
LAB
64, -4, -24
LCH
64, 25, 261
OKLCH
0.69, 0.07, 255
XYZ
32, 34, 59
LUV
64, -17, -37
HWB
214, 50%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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