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
8ED0FC
RGB
142, 208, 252
HSL
204, 95%, 77%
HSB
204, 44%, 99%
CMYK
44, 17, 0, 1
LAB
80, -13, -29
LCH
80, 32, 245
OKLCH
0.83, 0.09, 239
XYZ
51, 58, 101
LUV
80, -31, -44
HWB
204, 56%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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