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
8CAEDE
RGB
140, 174, 222
HSL
215, 55%, 71%
HSB
215, 37%, 87%
CMYK
37, 22, 0, 13
LAB
70, -3, -28
LCH
70, 28, 264
OKLCH
0.74, 0.08, 257
XYZ
39, 41, 75
LUV
70, -18, -44
HWB
215, 55%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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