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
8FCAD2
RGB
143, 202, 210
HSL
187, 43%, 69%
HSB
187, 32%, 82%
CMYK
32, 4, 0, 18
LAB
77, -18, -10
LCH
77, 21, 210
OKLCH
0.80, 0.06, 207
XYZ
44, 53, 69
LUV
77, -29, -13
HWB
187, 56%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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