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
8EC4EB
RGB
142, 196, 235
HSL
205, 70%, 74%
HSB
205, 40%, 92%
CMYK
40, 17, 0, 8
LAB
76, -11, -25
LCH
76, 28, 247
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 240
XYZ
46, 51, 86
LUV
76, -27, -38
HWB
205, 56%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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