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
8CCDDA
RGB
140, 205, 218
HSL
190, 51%, 70%
HSB
190, 36%, 85%
CMYK
36, 6, 0, 15
LAB
78, -19, -13
LCH
78, 23, 215
OKLCH
0.81, 0.07, 211
XYZ
45, 54, 74
LUV
78, -31, -17
HWB
190, 55%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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