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
8BABC4
RGB
139, 171, 196
HSL
206, 33%, 66%
HSB
206, 29%, 77%
CMYK
29, 13, 0, 23
LAB
68, -7, -17
LCH
68, 18, 247
OKLCH
0.73, 0.05, 242
XYZ
35, 39, 58
LUV
68, -17, -24
HWB
206, 55%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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