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
8FB6EA
RGB
143, 182, 234
HSL
214, 68%, 74%
HSB
214, 39%, 92%
CMYK
39, 22, 0, 8
LAB
73, -4, -31
LCH
73, 31, 263
OKLCH
0.77, 0.09, 256
XYZ
43, 45, 84
LUV
73, -20, -48
HWB
214, 56%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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