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
8ECFF2
RGB
142, 207, 242
HSL
201, 79%, 75%
HSB
201, 41%, 95%
CMYK
41, 14, 0, 5
LAB
80, -15, -24
LCH
80, 28, 239
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 233
XYZ
49, 57, 92
LUV
80, -31, -36
HWB
201, 56%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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