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
8DB4D2
RGB
141, 180, 210
HSL
206, 43%, 69%
HSB
206, 33%, 82%
CMYK
33, 14, 0, 18
LAB
71, -8, -20
LCH
71, 21, 247
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 242
XYZ
39, 43, 67
LUV
71, -20, -29
HWB
206, 55%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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