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
8ED5FA
RGB
142, 213, 250
HSL
201, 92%, 77%
HSB
201, 43%, 98%
CMYK
43, 15, 0, 2
LAB
82, -16, -26
LCH
82, 30, 238
OKLCH
0.84, 0.09, 232
XYZ
52, 60, 99
LUV
82, -33, -38
HWB
201, 56%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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