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
809FCA
RGB
128, 159, 202
HSL
215, 41%, 65%
HSB
215, 37%, 79%
CMYK
37, 21, 0, 21
LAB
64, -3, -26
LCH
64, 26, 263
OKLCH
0.70, 0.07, 257
XYZ
32, 34, 61
LUV
64, -17, -39
HWB
215, 50%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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