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
8CA2B8
RGB
140, 162, 184
HSL
210, 24%, 64%
HSB
210, 24%, 72%
CMYK
24, 12, 0, 28
LAB
65, -4, -14
LCH
65, 15, 253
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 248
XYZ
32, 35, 50
LUV
65, -12, -21
HWB
210, 55%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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