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
8CEBFA
RGB
140, 235, 250
HSL
188, 92%, 76%
HSB
188, 44%, 98%
CMYK
44, 6, 0, 2
LAB
88, -27, -17
LCH
88, 31, 212
OKLCH
0.89, 0.09, 209
XYZ
58, 72, 101
LUV
88, -43, -22
HWB
188, 55%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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