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
8AC8FA
RGB
138, 200, 250
HSL
207, 92%, 76%
HSB
207, 45%, 98%
CMYK
45, 20, 0, 2
LAB
78, -11, -31
LCH
78, 33, 251
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 244
XYZ
48, 54, 98
LUV
78, -29, -48
HWB
207, 54%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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