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
8ACEEE
RGB
138, 206, 238
HSL
199, 75%, 74%
HSB
199, 42%, 93%
CMYK
42, 13, 0, 7
LAB
79, -16, -23
LCH
79, 28, 235
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 229
XYZ
48, 56, 89
LUV
79, -32, -34
HWB
199, 54%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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