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
8CAAD2
RGB
140, 170, 210
HSL
214, 44%, 69%
HSB
214, 33%, 82%
CMYK
33, 19, 0, 18
LAB
68, -3, -24
LCH
68, 24, 262
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 256
XYZ
37, 39, 67
LUV
68, -16, -37
HWB
214, 55%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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