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
8BD6E6
RGB
139, 214, 230
HSL
191, 65%, 72%
HSB
191, 40%, 90%
CMYK
40, 7, 0, 10
LAB
81, -21, -16
LCH
81, 26, 216
OKLCH
0.83, 0.08, 213
XYZ
49, 59, 84
LUV
81, -35, -21
HWB
191, 55%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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