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
829CB2
RGB
130, 156, 178
HSL
207, 24%, 60%
HSB
207, 27%, 70%
CMYK
27, 12, 0, 30
LAB
63, -6, -15
LCH
63, 16, 249
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 244
XYZ
29, 32, 47
LUV
63, -14, -21
HWB
207, 51%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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