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
8EC0FB
RGB
142, 192, 251
HSL
212, 93%, 77%
HSB
212, 43%, 98%
CMYK
43, 24, 0, 2
LAB
76, -6, -35
LCH
76, 35, 261
OKLCH
0.79, 0.10, 253
XYZ
47, 50, 98
LUV
76, -25, -55
HWB
212, 56%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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