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
8CC7EF
RGB
140, 199, 239
HSL
204, 76%, 74%
HSB
204, 41%, 94%
CMYK
41, 17, 0, 6
LAB
77, -12, -26
LCH
77, 29, 245
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 239
XYZ
47, 53, 89
LUV
77, -28, -40
HWB
204, 55%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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