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
8EBEEF
RGB
142, 190, 239
HSL
210, 75%, 75%
HSB
210, 41%, 94%
CMYK
41, 21, 0, 6
LAB
75, -7, -30
LCH
75, 31, 257
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 249
XYZ
45, 49, 89
LUV
75, -24, -46
HWB
210, 56%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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