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
8AB5CD
RGB
138, 181, 205
HSL
201, 40%, 67%
HSB
201, 33%, 80%
CMYK
33, 12, 0, 20
LAB
71, -11, -17
LCH
71, 20, 238
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 233
XYZ
38, 43, 64
LUV
71, -22, -25
HWB
201, 54%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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