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
8CBCC5
RGB
140, 188, 197
HSL
189, 33%, 66%
HSB
189, 29%, 77%
CMYK
29, 5, 0, 23
LAB
73, -15, -10
LCH
73, 18, 214
OKLCH
0.76, 0.05, 210
XYZ
39, 46, 60
LUV
73, -24, -13
HWB
189, 55%, 23%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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