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
8EB0D2
RGB
142, 176, 210
HSL
210, 43%, 69%
HSB
210, 32%, 82%
CMYK
32, 16, 0, 18
LAB
70, -6, -21
LCH
70, 22, 255
OKLCH
0.74, 0.06, 249
XYZ
38, 41, 67
LUV
70, -18, -32
HWB
210, 56%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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