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
8BE2F3
RGB
139, 226, 243
HSL
190, 81%, 75%
HSB
190, 43%, 95%
CMYK
43, 7, 0, 5
LAB
85, -24, -17
LCH
85, 30, 215
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 211
XYZ
54, 66, 95
LUV
85, -39, -23
HWB
190, 55%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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