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
8BC2FD
RGB
139, 194, 253
HSL
211, 97%, 77%
HSB
211, 45%, 99%
CMYK
45, 23, 0, 1
LAB
76, -7, -35
LCH
76, 36, 259
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 251
XYZ
48, 51, 100
LUV
76, -27, -55
HWB
211, 55%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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