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
8EC0CC
RGB
142, 192, 204
HSL
192, 38%, 68%
HSB
192, 30%, 80%
CMYK
30, 6, 0, 20
LAB
74, -15, -12
LCH
74, 19, 218
OKLCH
0.78, 0.06, 214
XYZ
41, 48, 64
LUV
74, -25, -15
HWB
192, 56%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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