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
809FD1
RGB
128, 159, 209
HSL
217, 47%, 66%
HSB
217, 39%, 82%
CMYK
39, 24, 0, 18
LAB
65, -2, -29
LCH
65, 29, 267
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 260
XYZ
33, 34, 65
LUV
65, -17, -45
HWB
217, 50%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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