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
8CD2EB
RGB
140, 210, 235
HSL
196, 70%, 74%
HSB
196, 40%, 92%
CMYK
40, 11, 0, 8
LAB
80, -18, -20
LCH
80, 27, 227
OKLCH
0.83, 0.08, 222
XYZ
49, 58, 87
LUV
80, -33, -28
HWB
196, 55%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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