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
8CDAE2
RGB
140, 218, 226
HSL
186, 60%, 72%
HSB
186, 38%, 89%
CMYK
38, 4, 0, 11
LAB
82, -24, -12
LCH
82, 26, 207
OKLCH
0.84, 0.08, 204
XYZ
50, 61, 81
LUV
82, -36, -14
HWB
186, 55%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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