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
8FA6CA
RGB
143, 166, 202
HSL
217, 36%, 68%
HSB
217, 29%, 79%
CMYK
29, 18, 0, 21
LAB
67, -2, -21
LCH
67, 21, 265
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 259
XYZ
36, 37, 61
LUV
67, -13, -32
HWB
217, 56%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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