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
8CB2D5
RGB
140, 178, 213
HSL
209, 46%, 69%
HSB
209, 34%, 84%
CMYK
34, 16, 0, 16
LAB
71, -7, -22
LCH
71, 23, 253
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 247
XYZ
39, 42, 69
LUV
71, -20, -33
HWB
209, 55%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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