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
8CA4C2
RGB
140, 164, 194
HSL
213, 31%, 65%
HSB
213, 28%, 76%
CMYK
28, 15, 0, 24
LAB
66, -3, -18
LCH
66, 19, 259
OKLCH
0.71, 0.05, 254
XYZ
34, 36, 56
LUV
66, -14, -27
HWB
213, 55%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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