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
8CB2C8
RGB
140, 178, 200
HSL
202, 35%, 67%
HSB
202, 30%, 78%
CMYK
30, 11, 0, 22
LAB
70, -9, -16
LCH
70, 18, 239
OKLCH
0.74, 0.05, 234
XYZ
37, 42, 61
LUV
70, -20, -22
HWB
202, 55%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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