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
889FBA
RGB
136, 159, 186
HSL
212, 27%, 63%
HSB
212, 27%, 73%
CMYK
27, 15, 0, 27
LAB
64, -4, -17
LCH
64, 17, 258
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 253
XYZ
31, 34, 51
LUV
64, -13, -25
HWB
212, 53%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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