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
8AD0FF
RGB
138, 208, 255
HSL
204, 100%, 77%
HSB
204, 46%, 100%
CMYK
46, 18, 0, 0
LAB
80, -14, -30
LCH
80, 33, 246
OKLCH
0.83, 0.10, 239
XYZ
51, 58, 103
LUV
80, -33, -46
HWB
204, 54%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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