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
8DCFFD
RGB
141, 207, 253
HSL
205, 97%, 77%
HSB
205, 44%, 99%
CMYK
44, 18, 0, 1
LAB
80, -13, -30
LCH
80, 32, 247
OKLCH
0.83, 0.09, 240
XYZ
51, 57, 101
LUV
80, -31, -45
HWB
205, 55%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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