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
8FD6E0
RGB
143, 214, 224
HSL
187, 57%, 72%
HSB
187, 36%, 88%
CMYK
36, 4, 0, 12
LAB
81, -21, -12
LCH
81, 25, 210
OKLCH
0.83, 0.07, 207
XYZ
49, 59, 79
LUV
81, -34, -15
HWB
187, 56%, 12%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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