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
8ADEF1
RGB
138, 222, 241
HSL
191, 79%, 74%
HSB
191, 43%, 95%
CMYK
43, 8, 0, 5
LAB
84, -23, -18
LCH
84, 29, 218
OKLCH
0.85, 0.09, 214
XYZ
52, 64, 93
LUV
84, -38, -24
HWB
191, 54%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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