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
8FB6CC
RGB
143, 182, 204
HSL
202, 37%, 68%
HSB
202, 30%, 80%
CMYK
30, 11, 0, 20
LAB
72, -10, -16
LCH
72, 18, 238
OKLCH
0.76, 0.05, 233
XYZ
39, 44, 63
LUV
72, -20, -22
HWB
202, 56%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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