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
829FBB
RGB
130, 159, 187
HSL
209, 30%, 62%
HSB
209, 30%, 73%
CMYK
30, 15, 0, 27
LAB
64, -5, -18
LCH
64, 19, 253
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 248
XYZ
31, 33, 52
LUV
64, -16, -26
HWB
209, 51%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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