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
8EA7C5
RGB
142, 167, 197
HSL
213, 32%, 66%
HSB
213, 28%, 77%
CMYK
28, 15, 0, 23
LAB
67, -4, -18
LCH
67, 19, 258
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 253
XYZ
35, 37, 58
LUV
67, -14, -28
HWB
213, 56%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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