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
8DCBDA
RGB
141, 203, 218
HSL
192, 51%, 70%
HSB
192, 35%, 85%
CMYK
35, 7, 0, 15
LAB
78, -18, -14
LCH
78, 23, 219
OKLCH
0.81, 0.07, 214
XYZ
45, 53, 74
LUV
78, -30, -19
HWB
192, 55%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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