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
849CC2
RGB
132, 156, 194
HSL
217, 34%, 64%
HSB
217, 32%, 76%
CMYK
32, 20, 0, 24
LAB
64, -2, -23
LCH
64, 23, 265
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 259
XYZ
31, 33, 56
LUV
64, -14, -34
HWB
217, 52%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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