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
8CB4CF
RGB
140, 180, 207
HSL
204, 41%, 68%
HSB
204, 32%, 81%
CMYK
32, 13, 0, 19
LAB
71, -9, -18
LCH
71, 20, 244
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 238
XYZ
38, 43, 65
LUV
71, -21, -27
HWB
204, 55%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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