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
8BDFF4
RGB
139, 223, 244
HSL
192, 83%, 75%
HSB
192, 43%, 96%
CMYK
43, 9, 0, 4
LAB
84, -23, -19
LCH
84, 29, 220
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 215
XYZ
53, 65, 95
LUV
84, -38, -26
HWB
192, 55%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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