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
8CA8CA
RGB
140, 168, 202
HSL
213, 37%, 67%
HSB
213, 31%, 79%
CMYK
31, 17, 0, 21
LAB
68, -4, -21
LCH
68, 21, 259
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 254
XYZ
35, 38, 61
LUV
68, -15, -31
HWB
213, 55%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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