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
8CAECB
RGB
140, 174, 203
HSL
208, 38%, 67%
HSB
208, 31%, 80%
CMYK
31, 14, 0, 20
LAB
69, -7, -19
LCH
69, 20, 250
OKLCH
0.74, 0.06, 244
XYZ
37, 40, 62
LUV
69, -18, -28
HWB
208, 55%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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