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
8499B2
RGB
132, 153, 178
HSL
213, 23%, 61%
HSB
213, 26%, 70%
CMYK
26, 14, 0, 30
LAB
62, -3, -16
LCH
62, 16, 258
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 253
XYZ
29, 31, 47
LUV
62, -12, -23
HWB
213, 52%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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