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
8DCED7
RGB
141, 206, 215
HSL
187, 48%, 70%
HSB
187, 34%, 84%
CMYK
34, 4, 0, 16
LAB
79, -20, -11
LCH
79, 23, 210
OKLCH
0.81, 0.07, 207
XYZ
45, 55, 72
LUV
79, -31, -14
HWB
187, 55%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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