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
8FF3FA
RGB
143, 243, 250
HSL
184, 91%, 77%
HSB
184, 43%, 98%
CMYK
43, 3, 0, 2
LAB
90, -29, -13
LCH
90, 32, 204
OKLCH
0.91, 0.09, 201
XYZ
61, 77, 102
LUV
90, -45, -15
HWB
184, 56%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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