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
8EE0FA
RGB
142, 224, 250
HSL
194, 92%, 77%
HSB
194, 43%, 98%
CMYK
43, 10, 0, 2
LAB
85, -21, -21
LCH
85, 30, 225
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 220
XYZ
55, 66, 100
LUV
85, -38, -30
HWB
194, 56%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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