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
8FE8FD
RGB
143, 232, 253
HSL
191, 96%, 78%
HSB
191, 43%, 99%
CMYK
43, 8, 0, 1
LAB
87, -24, -19
LCH
87, 31, 219
OKLCH
0.88, 0.09, 214
XYZ
58, 71, 103
LUV
87, -40, -26
HWB
191, 56%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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