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
8BBDF1
RGB
139, 189, 241
HSL
211, 78%, 75%
HSB
211, 42%, 95%
CMYK
42, 22, 0, 5
LAB
75, -7, -32
LCH
75, 32, 258
OKLCH
0.78, 0.09, 250
XYZ
45, 48, 90
LUV
75, -25, -49
HWB
211, 55%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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