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
8EA6C2
RGB
142, 166, 194
HSL
212, 30%, 66%
HSB
212, 27%, 76%
CMYK
27, 14, 0, 24
LAB
67, -4, -17
LCH
67, 18, 258
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 252
XYZ
35, 37, 56
LUV
67, -13, -26
HWB
212, 56%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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