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
8BE4FD
RGB
139, 228, 253
HSL
193, 97%, 77%
HSB
193, 45%, 99%
CMYK
45, 10, 0, 1
LAB
86, -23, -21
LCH
86, 31, 222
OKLCH
0.87, 0.09, 218
XYZ
56, 68, 103
LUV
86, -40, -29
HWB
193, 55%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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