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
8FEFFF
RGB
143, 239, 255
HSL
189, 100%, 78%
HSB
189, 44%, 100%
CMYK
44, 6, 0, 0
LAB
89, -27, -17
LCH
89, 32, 213
OKLCH
0.90, 0.09, 209
XYZ
60, 75, 106
LUV
89, -43, -23
HWB
189, 56%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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