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
8CD8DC
RGB
140, 216, 220
HSL
183, 53%, 71%
HSB
183, 36%, 86%
CMYK
36, 2, 0, 14
LAB
82, -24, -10
LCH
82, 26, 203
OKLCH
0.83, 0.08, 200
XYZ
48, 60, 77
LUV
82, -36, -11
HWB
183, 55%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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