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
8EA9CF
RGB
142, 169, 207
HSL
215, 40%, 68%
HSB
215, 31%, 81%
CMYK
31, 18, 0, 19
LAB
68, -3, -23
LCH
68, 23, 263
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 257
XYZ
37, 39, 65
LUV
68, -15, -35
HWB
215, 56%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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