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
8BD7E5
RGB
139, 215, 229
HSL
189, 63%, 72%
HSB
189, 39%, 90%
CMYK
39, 6, 0, 10
LAB
81, -22, -15
LCH
81, 26, 214
OKLCH
0.83, 0.08, 210
XYZ
49, 60, 83
LUV
81, -35, -19
HWB
189, 55%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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