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
8BE4EF
RGB
139, 228, 239
HSL
187, 76%, 74%
HSB
187, 42%, 94%
CMYK
42, 5, 0, 6
LAB
85, -26, -14
LCH
85, 29, 209
OKLCH
0.87, 0.09, 206
XYZ
54, 67, 92
LUV
85, -40, -18
HWB
187, 55%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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