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
8EE7EC
RGB
142, 231, 236
HSL
183, 71%, 74%
HSB
183, 40%, 93%
CMYK
40, 2, 0, 7
LAB
86, -27, -11
LCH
86, 29, 203
OKLCH
0.87, 0.09, 200
XYZ
55, 69, 90
LUV
86, -41, -13
HWB
183, 56%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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