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
8EB2BB
RGB
142, 178, 187
HSL
192, 25%, 65%
HSB
192, 24%, 73%
CMYK
24, 5, 0, 27
LAB
70, -11, -9
LCH
70, 14, 219
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 215
XYZ
36, 41, 53
LUV
70, -19, -11
HWB
192, 56%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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