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
8AB4E2
RGB
138, 180, 226
HSL
211, 60%, 71%
HSB
211, 39%, 89%
CMYK
39, 20, 0, 11
LAB
72, -6, -28
LCH
72, 29, 258
OKLCH
0.76, 0.08, 251
XYZ
41, 44, 78
LUV
72, -22, -43
HWB
211, 54%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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