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
8CAEC2
RGB
140, 174, 194
HSL
202, 31%, 65%
HSB
202, 28%, 76%
CMYK
28, 10, 0, 24
LAB
69, -8, -14
LCH
69, 17, 239
OKLCH
0.73, 0.05, 234
XYZ
36, 40, 57
LUV
69, -18, -20
HWB
202, 55%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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