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
89A2C2
RGB
137, 162, 194
HSL
214, 32%, 65%
HSB
214, 29%, 76%
CMYK
29, 16, 0, 24
LAB
66, -3, -20
LCH
66, 20, 260
OKLCH
0.70, 0.05, 255
XYZ
33, 35, 56
LUV
66, -14, -29
HWB
214, 54%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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