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
8BBBF1
RGB
139, 187, 241
HSL
212, 78%, 75%
HSB
212, 42%, 95%
CMYK
42, 22, 0, 5
LAB
74, -6, -32
LCH
74, 33, 260
OKLCH
0.78, 0.09, 252
XYZ
44, 47, 90
LUV
74, -24, -50
HWB
212, 55%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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