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
8AAACC
RGB
138, 170, 204
HSL
211, 39%, 67%
HSB
211, 32%, 80%
CMYK
32, 17, 0, 20
LAB
68, -5, -21
LCH
68, 22, 256
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 250
XYZ
36, 39, 63
LUV
68, -17, -32
HWB
211, 54%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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