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
8AE4EE
RGB
138, 228, 238
HSL
186, 75%, 74%
HSB
186, 42%, 93%
CMYK
42, 4, 0, 7
LAB
85, -26, -14
LCH
85, 30, 208
OKLCH
0.87, 0.09, 205
XYZ
54, 67, 91
LUV
85, -41, -17
HWB
186, 54%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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