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
8FCED8
RGB
143, 206, 216
HSL
188, 48%, 70%
HSB
188, 34%, 85%
CMYK
34, 5, 0, 15
LAB
79, -19, -12
LCH
79, 22, 212
OKLCH
0.81, 0.07, 208
XYZ
46, 55, 73
LUV
79, -30, -15
HWB
188, 56%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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