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
8EABC0
RGB
142, 171, 192
HSL
205, 28%, 65%
HSB
205, 26%, 75%
CMYK
26, 11, 0, 25
LAB
68, -7, -14
LCH
68, 16, 245
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 240
XYZ
35, 39, 55
LUV
68, -16, -20
HWB
205, 56%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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