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
8EBFEE
RGB
142, 191, 238
HSL
209, 74%, 75%
HSB
209, 40%, 93%
CMYK
40, 20, 0, 7
LAB
75, -8, -29
LCH
75, 30, 255
OKLCH
0.79, 0.08, 248
XYZ
45, 49, 88
LUV
75, -25, -44
HWB
209, 56%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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