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
8AC2CA
RGB
138, 194, 202
HSL
188, 38%, 67%
HSB
188, 32%, 79%
CMYK
32, 4, 0, 21
LAB
75, -17, -10
LCH
75, 20, 210
OKLCH
0.78, 0.06, 207
XYZ
40, 48, 63
LUV
75, -27, -12
HWB
188, 54%, 21%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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