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
8BB3D7
RGB
139, 179, 215
HSL
208, 49%, 69%
HSB
208, 35%, 84%
CMYK
35, 17, 0, 16
LAB
71, -7, -23
LCH
71, 24, 252
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 246
XYZ
39, 43, 70
LUV
71, -21, -34
HWB
208, 55%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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