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
8EC4EC
RGB
142, 196, 236
HSL
206, 71%, 74%
HSB
206, 40%, 93%
CMYK
40, 17, 0, 7
LAB
76, -11, -26
LCH
76, 28, 248
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 241
XYZ
46, 51, 87
LUV
76, -27, -39
HWB
206, 56%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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