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
8CB2C4
RGB
140, 178, 196
HSL
199, 32%, 66%
HSB
199, 29%, 77%
CMYK
29, 9, 0, 23
LAB
70, -10, -14
LCH
70, 17, 233
OKLCH
0.74, 0.05, 228
XYZ
37, 41, 58
LUV
70, -20, -19
HWB
199, 55%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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