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
8EA2C0
RGB
142, 162, 192
HSL
216, 28%, 65%
HSB
216, 26%, 75%
CMYK
26, 16, 0, 25
LAB
66, -2, -18
LCH
66, 18, 263
OKLCH
0.71, 0.05, 258
XYZ
34, 35, 55
LUV
66, -12, -27
HWB
216, 56%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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