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
889FC0
RGB
136, 159, 192
HSL
215, 31%, 64%
HSB
215, 29%, 75%
CMYK
29, 17, 0, 25
LAB
65, -3, -20
LCH
65, 20, 263
OKLCH
0.70, 0.06, 257
XYZ
32, 34, 55
LUV
65, -13, -30
HWB
215, 53%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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