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
8EC0EB
RGB
142, 192, 235
HSL
208, 70%, 74%
HSB
208, 40%, 92%
CMYK
40, 18, 0, 8
LAB
75, -9, -27
LCH
75, 28, 252
OKLCH
0.79, 0.08, 245
XYZ
45, 49, 86
LUV
75, -25, -41
HWB
208, 56%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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