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
8395AF
RGB
131, 149, 175
HSL
215, 22%, 60%
HSB
215, 25%, 69%
CMYK
25, 15, 0, 31
LAB
61, -2, -16
LCH
61, 16, 262
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 258
XYZ
28, 29, 45
LUV
61, -10, -23
HWB
215, 51%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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