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
8AABD3
RGB
138, 171, 211
HSL
213, 45%, 68%
HSB
213, 35%, 83%
CMYK
35, 19, 0, 17
LAB
69, -4, -24
LCH
69, 25, 260
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 254
XYZ
37, 39, 67
LUV
69, -18, -37
HWB
213, 54%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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