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
8ECCFC
RGB
142, 204, 252
HSL
206, 95%, 77%
HSB
206, 44%, 99%
CMYK
44, 19, 0, 1
LAB
79, -11, -30
LCH
79, 32, 250
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 243
XYZ
50, 56, 100
LUV
79, -30, -47
HWB
206, 56%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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