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
8DEEF4
RGB
141, 238, 244
HSL
183, 82%, 75%
HSB
183, 42%, 96%
CMYK
42, 2, 0, 4
LAB
88, -29, -12
LCH
88, 31, 203
OKLCH
0.89, 0.09, 201
XYZ
58, 73, 97
LUV
88, -44, -14
HWB
183, 55%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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