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
8CC2DE
RGB
140, 194, 222
HSL
200, 55%, 71%
HSB
200, 37%, 87%
CMYK
37, 13, 0, 13
LAB
75, -13, -20
LCH
75, 24, 237
OKLCH
0.79, 0.07, 231
XYZ
43, 49, 76
LUV
75, -27, -29
HWB
200, 55%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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