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
8FB6CE
RGB
143, 182, 206
HSL
203, 39%, 68%
HSB
203, 31%, 81%
CMYK
31, 12, 0, 19
LAB
72, -9, -17
LCH
72, 19, 241
OKLCH
0.76, 0.05, 235
XYZ
39, 44, 65
LUV
72, -20, -24
HWB
203, 56%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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