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
8CD4DF
RGB
140, 212, 223
HSL
188, 56%, 71%
HSB
188, 37%, 87%
CMYK
37, 5, 0, 13
LAB
80, -21, -13
LCH
80, 25, 211
OKLCH
0.83, 0.07, 208
XYZ
48, 58, 78
LUV
80, -34, -16
HWB
188, 55%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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