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
8FB4DB
RGB
143, 180, 219
HSL
211, 51%, 71%
HSB
211, 35%, 86%
CMYK
35, 18, 0, 14
LAB
72, -6, -24
LCH
72, 25, 256
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 250
XYZ
40, 44, 73
LUV
72, -20, -36
HWB
211, 56%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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