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
8CC5CA
RGB
140, 197, 202
HSL
185, 37%, 67%
HSB
185, 31%, 79%
CMYK
31, 2, 0, 21
LAB
76, -18, -9
LCH
76, 20, 206
OKLCH
0.79, 0.06, 203
XYZ
41, 50, 63
LUV
76, -28, -10
HWB
185, 55%, 21%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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