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
819CC2
RGB
129, 156, 194
HSL
215, 35%, 63%
HSB
215, 34%, 76%
CMYK
34, 20, 0, 24
LAB
63, -3, -23
LCH
63, 23, 263
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 257
XYZ
31, 32, 56
LUV
63, -15, -35
HWB
215, 51%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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