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
8EA5C4
RGB
142, 165, 196
HSL
214, 31%, 66%
HSB
214, 28%, 77%
CMYK
28, 16, 0, 23
LAB
67, -3, -19
LCH
67, 19, 261
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 256
XYZ
35, 37, 57
LUV
67, -13, -28
HWB
214, 56%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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