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
829FB0
RGB
130, 159, 176
HSL
202, 23%, 60%
HSB
202, 26%, 69%
CMYK
26, 10, 0, 31
LAB
64, -7, -12
LCH
64, 14, 239
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 234
XYZ
29, 33, 46
LUV
64, -15, -17
HWB
202, 51%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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