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
8EAAC1
RGB
142, 170, 193
HSL
207, 29%, 66%
HSB
207, 26%, 76%
CMYK
26, 12, 0, 24
LAB
68, -6, -15
LCH
68, 16, 248
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 243
XYZ
35, 38, 56
LUV
68, -15, -22
HWB
207, 56%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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