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
8CB7DE
RGB
140, 183, 222
HSL
209, 55%, 71%
HSB
209, 37%, 87%
CMYK
37, 18, 0, 13
LAB
72, -8, -25
LCH
72, 26, 253
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 246
XYZ
41, 45, 76
LUV
72, -22, -37
HWB
209, 55%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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