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
8DAACE
RGB
141, 170, 206
HSL
213, 40%, 68%
HSB
213, 32%, 81%
CMYK
32, 17, 0, 19
LAB
68, -4, -22
LCH
68, 22, 260
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 254
XYZ
36, 39, 64
LUV
68, -16, -33
HWB
213, 55%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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