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
8BCBE3
RGB
139, 203, 227
HSL
196, 61%, 72%
HSB
196, 39%, 89%
CMYK
39, 11, 0, 11
LAB
78, -17, -19
LCH
78, 25, 228
OKLCH
0.81, 0.07, 223
XYZ
46, 54, 81
LUV
78, -31, -27
HWB
196, 55%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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