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
8EA3BA
RGB
142, 163, 186
HSL
211, 24%, 64%
HSB
211, 24%, 73%
CMYK
24, 12, 0, 27
LAB
66, -4, -15
LCH
66, 15, 256
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 251
XYZ
33, 35, 52
LUV
66, -12, -21
HWB
211, 56%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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