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
8CDBEB
RGB
140, 219, 235
HSL
190, 70%, 74%
HSB
190, 40%, 92%
CMYK
40, 7, 0, 8
LAB
83, -22, -16
LCH
83, 27, 216
OKLCH
0.85, 0.08, 212
XYZ
51, 62, 88
LUV
83, -37, -21
HWB
190, 55%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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