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
8BB6EE
RGB
139, 182, 238
HSL
214, 74%, 74%
HSB
214, 42%, 93%
CMYK
42, 24, 0, 7
LAB
73, -4, -33
LCH
73, 33, 263
OKLCH
0.77, 0.09, 255
XYZ
43, 45, 87
LUV
73, -22, -52
HWB
214, 55%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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