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
89A2CA
RGB
137, 162, 202
HSL
217, 38%, 66%
HSB
217, 32%, 79%
CMYK
32, 20, 0, 21
LAB
66, -2, -24
LCH
66, 24, 266
OKLCH
0.71, 0.07, 260
XYZ
34, 35, 61
LUV
66, -14, -36
HWB
217, 54%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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