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
8CCBD8
RGB
140, 203, 216
HSL
190, 49%, 70%
HSB
190, 35%, 85%
CMYK
35, 6, 0, 15
LAB
78, -18, -13
LCH
78, 23, 216
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 212
XYZ
45, 53, 73
LUV
78, -30, -17
HWB
190, 55%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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