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
95ABC4
RGB
149, 171, 196
HSL
212, 28%, 68%
HSB
212, 24%, 77%
CMYK
24, 13, 0, 23
LAB
69, -4, -16
LCH
69, 16, 257
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 252
XYZ
37, 39, 58
LUV
69, -13, -23
HWB
212, 58%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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