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
8DE2FB
RGB
141, 226, 251
HSL
194, 93%, 77%
HSB
194, 44%, 98%
CMYK
44, 10, 0, 2
LAB
85, -22, -21
LCH
85, 30, 223
OKLCH
0.87, 0.09, 219
XYZ
56, 67, 101
LUV
85, -39, -29
HWB
194, 55%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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