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
98ABC4
RGB
152, 171, 196
HSL
214, 27%, 68%
HSB
214, 22%, 77%
CMYK
22, 13, 0, 23
LAB
69, -3, -15
LCH
69, 15, 260
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 255
XYZ
37, 40, 58
LUV
69, -11, -23
HWB
214, 60%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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