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
8FA7C8
RGB
143, 167, 200
HSL
215, 34%, 67%
HSB
215, 29%, 78%
CMYK
28, 16, 0, 22
LAB
68, -3, -20
LCH
68, 20, 262
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 256
XYZ
36, 38, 60
LUV
68, -14, -30
HWB
215, 56%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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