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
8DD4E5
RGB
141, 212, 229
HSL
192, 63%, 73%
HSB
192, 38%, 90%
CMYK
38, 7, 0, 10
LAB
81, -20, -16
LCH
81, 25, 219
OKLCH
0.83, 0.07, 214
XYZ
49, 58, 83
LUV
81, -33, -21
HWB
192, 55%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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