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
8EC8FF
RGB
142, 200, 255
HSL
209, 100%, 78%
HSB
209, 44%, 100%
CMYK
44, 22, 0, 0
LAB
78, -9, -33
LCH
78, 35, 255
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 248
XYZ
50, 54, 102
LUV
78, -28, -52
HWB
209, 56%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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