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
8EB0E3
RGB
142, 176, 227
HSL
216, 60%, 72%
HSB
216, 37%, 89%
CMYK
37, 22, 0, 11
LAB
71, -2, -30
LCH
71, 30, 265
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 258
XYZ
41, 42, 79
LUV
71, -18, -46
HWB
216, 56%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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