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
8FD7DB
RGB
143, 215, 219
HSL
183, 51%, 71%
HSB
183, 35%, 86%
CMYK
35, 2, 0, 14
LAB
81, -23, -10
LCH
81, 25, 203
OKLCH
0.83, 0.07, 200
XYZ
48, 60, 76
LUV
81, -34, -11
HWB
183, 56%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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