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
869CBC
RGB
134, 156, 188
HSL
216, 29%, 63%
HSB
216, 29%, 74%
CMYK
29, 17, 0, 26
LAB
63, -2, -19
LCH
63, 20, 263
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 258
XYZ
31, 32, 52
LUV
63, -13, -29
HWB
216, 53%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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