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
8EA2B9
RGB
142, 162, 185
HSL
212, 23%, 64%
HSB
212, 23%, 73%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 27
LAB
66, -3, -14
LCH
66, 15, 257
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 252
XYZ
33, 35, 51
LUV
66, -11, -21
HWB
212, 56%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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