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
8CA6BF
RGB
140, 166, 191
HSL
209, 28%, 65%
HSB
209, 27%, 75%
CMYK
27, 13, 0, 25
LAB
67, -5, -16
LCH
67, 17, 253
OKLCH
0.71, 0.05, 247
XYZ
34, 37, 55
LUV
67, -14, -24
HWB
209, 55%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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