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
869FBD
RGB
134, 159, 189
HSL
213, 29%, 63%
HSB
213, 29%, 74%
CMYK
29, 16, 0, 26
LAB
64, -4, -19
LCH
64, 19, 259
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 253
XYZ
31, 34, 53
LUV
64, -14, -28
HWB
213, 53%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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