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
8EDFF0
RGB
142, 223, 240
HSL
190, 77%, 75%
HSB
190, 41%, 94%
CMYK
41, 7, 0, 6
LAB
84, -23, -17
LCH
84, 28, 216
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 212
XYZ
53, 65, 92
LUV
84, -37, -22
HWB
190, 56%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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