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
8DB3D4
RGB
141, 179, 212
HSL
208, 45%, 69%
HSB
208, 33%, 83%
CMYK
33, 16, 0, 17
LAB
71, -7, -21
LCH
71, 22, 251
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 245
XYZ
39, 43, 68
LUV
71, -20, -32
HWB
208, 55%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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