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
8EEAF7
RGB
142, 234, 247
HSL
187, 87%, 76%
HSB
187, 43%, 97%
CMYK
43, 5, 0, 3
LAB
87, -26, -15
LCH
87, 30, 211
OKLCH
0.88, 0.09, 207
XYZ
57, 71, 99
LUV
87, -42, -20
HWB
187, 56%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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