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
8EE4EC
RGB
142, 228, 236
HSL
185, 71%, 74%
HSB
185, 40%, 93%
CMYK
40, 3, 0, 7
LAB
85, -26, -13
LCH
85, 29, 206
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 203
XYZ
54, 67, 89
LUV
85, -39, -15
HWB
185, 56%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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