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
8DD1F5
RGB
141, 209, 245
HSL
201, 84%, 76%
HSB
201, 42%, 96%
CMYK
42, 15, 0, 4
LAB
80, -15, -25
LCH
80, 29, 238
OKLCH
0.83, 0.09, 232
XYZ
50, 58, 95
LUV
80, -32, -37
HWB
201, 55%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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