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
8393AB
RGB
131, 147, 171
HSL
216, 19%, 59%
HSB
216, 23%, 67%
CMYK
23, 14, 0, 33
LAB
60, -2, -15
LCH
60, 15, 263
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 258
XYZ
27, 29, 43
LUV
60, -9, -22
HWB
216, 51%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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