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
8CDAE6
RGB
140, 218, 230
HSL
188, 64%, 73%
HSB
188, 39%, 90%
CMYK
39, 5, 0, 10
LAB
82, -23, -14
LCH
82, 27, 211
OKLCH
0.84, 0.08, 208
XYZ
50, 61, 84
LUV
82, -36, -18
HWB
188, 55%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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