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
8EBEC5
RGB
142, 190, 197
HSL
188, 32%, 66%
HSB
188, 28%, 77%
CMYK
28, 4, 0, 23
LAB
74, -15, -9
LCH
74, 18, 211
OKLCH
0.77, 0.05, 207
XYZ
40, 47, 60
LUV
74, -24, -11
HWB
188, 56%, 23%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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