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
829BB7
RGB
130, 155, 183
HSL
212, 27%, 61%
HSB
212, 29%, 72%
CMYK
29, 15, 0, 28
LAB
63, -4, -18
LCH
63, 18, 257
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 251
XYZ
29, 32, 49
LUV
63, -14, -26
HWB
212, 51%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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