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
8DF3FC
RGB
141, 243, 252
HSL
185, 95%, 77%
HSB
185, 44%, 99%
CMYK
44, 4, 0, 1
LAB
90, -29, -14
LCH
90, 33, 206
OKLCH
0.91, 0.10, 203
XYZ
61, 77, 104
LUV
90, -45, -17
HWB
185, 55%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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