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
8BC7E2
RGB
139, 199, 226
HSL
199, 60%, 72%
HSB
199, 38%, 89%
CMYK
38, 12, 0, 11
LAB
77, -15, -20
LCH
77, 25, 233
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 228
XYZ
45, 52, 80
LUV
77, -29, -29
HWB
199, 55%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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