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
829BB4
RGB
130, 155, 180
HSL
210, 25%, 61%
HSB
210, 28%, 71%
CMYK
28, 14, 0, 29
LAB
63, -5, -16
LCH
63, 17, 254
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 249
XYZ
29, 31, 48
LUV
63, -14, -23
HWB
210, 51%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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