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
8FC4D2
RGB
143, 196, 210
HSL
193, 43%, 69%
HSB
193, 32%, 82%
CMYK
32, 7, 0, 18
LAB
76, -15, -13
LCH
76, 20, 220
OKLCH
0.79, 0.06, 216
XYZ
43, 50, 68
LUV
76, -26, -17
HWB
193, 56%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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