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
8EBEF5
RGB
142, 190, 245
HSL
212, 84%, 76%
HSB
212, 42%, 96%
CMYK
42, 22, 0, 4
LAB
75, -6, -33
LCH
75, 33, 260
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 252
XYZ
46, 49, 93
LUV
75, -24, -51
HWB
212, 56%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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