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
8EB9FA
RGB
142, 185, 250
HSL
216, 92%, 77%
HSB
216, 43%, 98%
CMYK
43, 26, 0, 2
LAB
74, -2, -37
LCH
74, 37, 267
OKLCH
0.78, 0.10, 258
XYZ
46, 47, 97
LUV
74, -22, -59
HWB
216, 56%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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