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
8AAFD4
RGB
138, 175, 212
HSL
210, 46%, 69%
HSB
210, 35%, 83%
CMYK
35, 17, 0, 17
LAB
70, -6, -23
LCH
70, 24, 255
OKLCH
0.74, 0.07, 249
XYZ
38, 41, 68
LUV
70, -19, -35
HWB
210, 54%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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