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
8BB5C9
RGB
139, 181, 201
HSL
199, 36%, 67%
HSB
199, 31%, 79%
CMYK
31, 10, 0, 21
LAB
71, -11, -15
LCH
71, 19, 234
OKLCH
0.75, 0.05, 229
XYZ
38, 43, 62
LUV
71, -21, -21
HWB
199, 55%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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