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
8BD7EB
RGB
139, 215, 235
HSL
192, 71%, 73%
HSB
192, 41%, 92%
CMYK
41, 9, 0, 8
LAB
82, -21, -18
LCH
82, 27, 221
OKLCH
0.84, 0.08, 216
XYZ
50, 60, 88
LUV
82, -35, -24
HWB
192, 55%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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