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
8BEAEF
RGB
139, 234, 239
HSL
183, 76%, 74%
HSB
183, 42%, 94%
CMYK
42, 2, 0, 6
LAB
87, -28, -12
LCH
87, 31, 202
OKLCH
0.88, 0.09, 200
XYZ
56, 71, 92
LUV
87, -43, -13
HWB
183, 55%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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