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
8CB2E2
RGB
140, 178, 226
HSL
213, 60%, 72%
HSB
213, 38%, 89%
CMYK
38, 21, 0, 11
LAB
71, -4, -29
LCH
71, 29, 261
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 255
XYZ
40, 43, 78
LUV
71, -20, -44
HWB
213, 55%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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