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
879FC4
RGB
135, 159, 196
HSL
216, 34%, 65%
HSB
216, 31%, 77%
CMYK
31, 19, 0, 23
LAB
65, -2, -22
LCH
65, 22, 265
OKLCH
0.70, 0.06, 259
XYZ
32, 34, 57
LUV
65, -14, -33
HWB
216, 53%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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