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
8CD0D4
RGB
140, 208, 212
HSL
183, 46%, 69%
HSB
183, 34%, 83%
CMYK
34, 2, 0, 17
LAB
79, -22, -9
LCH
79, 23, 203
OKLCH
0.81, 0.07, 201
XYZ
45, 55, 71
LUV
79, -32, -10
HWB
183, 55%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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