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
8CBDDD
RGB
140, 189, 221
HSL
204, 54%, 71%
HSB
204, 37%, 87%
CMYK
37, 14, 0, 13
LAB
74, -11, -22
LCH
74, 24, 243
OKLCH
0.78, 0.07, 237
XYZ
42, 47, 75
LUV
74, -24, -32
HWB
204, 55%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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