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
8ABFC4
RGB
138, 191, 196
HSL
185, 33%, 65%
HSB
185, 30%, 77%
CMYK
30, 3, 0, 23
LAB
74, -17, -8
LCH
74, 19, 206
OKLCH
0.77, 0.06, 203
XYZ
39, 47, 59
LUV
74, -26, -10
HWB
185, 54%, 23%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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