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
8DDEF4
RGB
141, 222, 244
HSL
193, 82%, 75%
HSB
193, 42%, 96%
CMYK
42, 9, 0, 4
LAB
84, -22, -19
LCH
84, 29, 221
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 217
XYZ
53, 64, 95
LUV
84, -37, -26
HWB
193, 55%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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