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
8EA8D1
RGB
142, 168, 209
HSL
217, 42%, 69%
HSB
217, 32%, 82%
CMYK
32, 20, 0, 18
LAB
68, -2, -24
LCH
68, 24, 265
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 259
XYZ
37, 38, 66
LUV
68, -15, -37
HWB
217, 56%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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