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
8CEEF8
RGB
140, 238, 248
HSL
186, 89%, 76%
HSB
186, 44%, 97%
CMYK
44, 4, 0, 3
LAB
88, -28, -14
LCH
88, 32, 207
OKLCH
0.89, 0.09, 204
XYZ
58, 73, 100
LUV
88, -44, -18
HWB
186, 55%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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