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
8CDEE8
RGB
140, 222, 232
HSL
187, 67%, 73%
HSB
187, 40%, 91%
CMYK
40, 4, 0, 9
LAB
83, -24, -13
LCH
83, 28, 209
OKLCH
0.85, 0.08, 206
XYZ
51, 64, 86
LUV
83, -38, -16
HWB
187, 55%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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