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
8BC6CB
RGB
139, 198, 203
HSL
185, 38%, 67%
HSB
185, 32%, 80%
CMYK
32, 2, 0, 20
LAB
76, -19, -9
LCH
76, 21, 205
OKLCH
0.79, 0.06, 203
XYZ
42, 50, 64
LUV
76, -29, -10
HWB
185, 55%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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