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
8AABCE
RGB
138, 171, 206
HSL
211, 41%, 67%
HSB
211, 33%, 81%
CMYK
33, 17, 0, 19
LAB
68, -5, -22
LCH
68, 22, 256
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 250
XYZ
36, 39, 64
LUV
68, -18, -33
HWB
211, 54%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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