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
8CC9FF
RGB
140, 201, 255
HSL
208, 100%, 77%
HSB
208, 45%, 100%
CMYK
45, 21, 0, 0
LAB
78, -10, -33
LCH
78, 35, 254
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 246
XYZ
50, 55, 102
LUV
78, -29, -52
HWB
208, 55%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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