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
8FACD7
RGB
143, 172, 215
HSL
216, 47%, 70%
HSB
216, 33%, 84%
CMYK
33, 20, 0, 16
LAB
69, -3, -25
LCH
69, 25, 264
OKLCH
0.74, 0.07, 258
XYZ
38, 40, 70
LUV
69, -16, -39
HWB
216, 56%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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