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
8DDEF8
RGB
141, 222, 248
HSL
195, 88%, 76%
HSB
195, 43%, 97%
CMYK
43, 10, 0, 3
LAB
84, -21, -21
LCH
84, 30, 225
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 220
XYZ
54, 65, 98
LUV
84, -37, -30
HWB
195, 55%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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