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
829CBB
RGB
130, 156, 187
HSL
213, 30%, 62%
HSB
213, 30%, 73%
CMYK
30, 17, 0, 27
LAB
63, -4, -19
LCH
63, 20, 259
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 253
XYZ
30, 32, 52
LUV
63, -14, -29
HWB
213, 51%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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