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
8BB5DF
RGB
139, 181, 223
HSL
210, 57%, 71%
HSB
210, 38%, 87%
CMYK
38, 19, 0, 13
LAB
72, -7, -26
LCH
72, 27, 256
OKLCH
0.76, 0.08, 249
XYZ
40, 44, 76
LUV
72, -22, -40
HWB
210, 55%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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