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
8CB9FA
RGB
140, 185, 250
HSL
215, 92%, 76%
HSB
215, 44%, 98%
CMYK
44, 26, 0, 2
LAB
74, -3, -37
LCH
74, 38, 266
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 258
XYZ
45, 47, 97
LUV
74, -23, -59
HWB
215, 55%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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