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
8BA6BB
RGB
139, 166, 187
HSL
206, 26%, 64%
HSB
206, 26%, 73%
CMYK
26, 11, 0, 27
LAB
67, -6, -14
LCH
67, 15, 247
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 242
XYZ
33, 36, 52
LUV
67, -15, -20
HWB
206, 55%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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