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
8CB4F2
RGB
140, 180, 242
HSL
216, 80%, 75%
HSB
216, 42%, 95%
CMYK
42, 26, 0, 5
LAB
72, -2, -36
LCH
72, 36, 267
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 259
XYZ
43, 45, 90
LUV
72, -21, -56
HWB
216, 55%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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