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
8CA6CA
RGB
140, 166, 202
HSL
215, 37%, 67%
HSB
215, 31%, 79%
CMYK
31, 18, 0, 21
LAB
67, -3, -22
LCH
67, 22, 262
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 257
XYZ
35, 37, 61
LUV
67, -15, -33
HWB
215, 55%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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