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
8CBEF6
RGB
140, 190, 246
HSL
212, 85%, 76%
HSB
212, 43%, 96%
CMYK
43, 23, 0, 4
LAB
75, -6, -33
LCH
75, 34, 260
OKLCH
0.79, 0.10, 252
XYZ
46, 49, 94
LUV
75, -25, -52
HWB
212, 55%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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