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
8AE2FD
RGB
138, 226, 253
HSL
194, 97%, 77%
HSB
194, 45%, 99%
CMYK
45, 11, 0, 1
LAB
85, -22, -22
LCH
85, 31, 224
OKLCH
0.87, 0.09, 220
XYZ
55, 67, 103
LUV
85, -40, -31
HWB
194, 54%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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